![]() ![]() Many Filipinos are still ignorant of this nutritious and medicinal plant so they ignore and pull it away from their backyards. ![]() Recently, the Department of Health (DOH) embraced the medicinal value of herbal plants by approving 10 medicinal plants to be used as herbal medicine in the Philippines due to its beneficial effects, Bonoan-David said.īonoan-David said among these medicinal plants recognized by the DOH are Akapulko (Cassia Alata) to treat insect bites Ampalaya (Momordica Charantia) for diabetes, Bawang (Allium Sativum) for infections Bayabas (Osidium Guajava) for cough Lagundi (Vitex Negundo) for cough, colds and fever Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis Indical.) for intestinal parasites Sambong (Blumea Balsamiferia) for kidney stones Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia Microphylla Lam.) for eczema Ulasimang Bato I Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia Pellucid a) for gout and Yerba Buena (Clinopodium Douglasii) for rheumatism.In other parts of Asia, it is known as càng cua (Vietnam) pak krasang (Thailand) suna kosho (Japan) rangu-rangu, ketumpangan or tumpang angin (Bahasa/Malay). "The growth of the herbal medicine industry has since grown significantly since the passage of RA 8423 in 1977 and successfully penetrated the markets and are being sold in drugstores and supermarkets and are even advertised on radio and television," Bonoan-David said. 12, Article XIII which affirms that the State shall establish and maintain an effective food and drug regulatory system and undertake appropriate health, manpower development and research responsive to the country's health needs and problems.īonoan-David said Republic Act 8423 otherwise known as the "Traditional Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA Act) was passed on Decemin response to the people's need for a proven safe and effective traditional and alternative health care products, services and technologies. 15, Article II of the Constitution which declares that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.īonoan-David likewise cited Sec. "There have been reports circulating that certain herbal medicines like herbal cough syrups were found to contain bacteria beyond the safety standards set by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which can be harmful to the body if ingested," Bonoan-David said.īonoan-David said that ingestion of high levels of aerobic bacteria cause a number of potential adverse effects, ranging from an upset stomach to more serious symptoms such as fever and gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which in severe cases, could lead to life-threatening dehydration.īonoan-David cited Sec. Theresa Bonoan-David (4th District, Manila) said there is a serious need to look into these reports to guarantee the safety of the products and likewise ensure that these are free from contamination.īonoan-David urged the House Committees on Trade and Industry, Health and the Quality Affordable Medicines Oversight Committee to look into this matter to safeguard the buying public. ![]() House urged to probe the manufacturing of herbal medicinesĪ lawmaker has called for a congressional probe on reports that certain herbal medicines distributed in the market are not properly handled and dangerous to consumers' health.
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