T9 TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE 2.

Acupressure
HEALTH CARE 3. Chiropractic
4. Traditional therapy
Alternative Therapies 5. And other several methods
1. Body massage - done to relieve body aches
instead of taking mefenamic acid Herbal Medicines
2. Lighting accented candle - or heating essential - the use of herbal medicine has been advocated to
oils to quite and calming mood instead of drinking address the rising cost of drugs by utilizing available
of pill resources in the community
These are just a few of the alternative therapies, one - Thus herbal medicines are medicinal products that
with goal or one would result to instead of taking contain as active ingredients serial or 0 underground
medications parts of plant or other materials or combination
thereof
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
(TAMA) of 1997
- it was 1997 when our country passed the Complimentary and Alternative Medicines
traditional alternative medicine act or the RA 8423 - which is under traditional and alternative health
creating the Philippine Institute of Traditional care
Alternative Health Care or (PITAHC) - Defined as a broad domain of healing resources
- During the time of senator Juan Flavier, was then from theories and beliefs, dominant health system of
created for the purpose of accelerating the a society or culture (that encompasses all healthy
development of traditional and alternative health systems, modalities and practices)
care in the Philippines
-World's oldest holistic healing system. It was
- That focusing on the use of traditional alternative developed more than 3000 years ago in India.
health care was strong other than those embodied in -Balance between mind, body, and spirit.
biomedicine thus lead in the prevention, diagnosis ●Chiropractic medicine
and elimination of physical or mental disorder -The relationship between the structure of the spine
- Therefore, Traditional medicine falls under which and the function coordinated by the nervous system.
is the sum or total of all knowledge, skills and And how this relationship affects preservation and
practice in health care restoration of health.
●Detoxification Therapy
Traditional Medicine -Helps to rid the body of chemicals and pollutants
- practice on the health care recognized by the and can rejuvenate the body.
people -Forms of detoxification:
- And not necessarily explicable in the context of 1.Fasting and specific diets
modern scientific philosophical framework but 2.Colon hydrotherapy
recognize with the people to help maintain and 3.ema
improve their health towards the wholeness of their 4.Hyperbaric oxygen
being in the community and in the society
Detoxification Therapy
Alternative Health Care Modalities This detoxification therapy helps to rid the body of
- Are other form of non-allopathic, occasionally chemicals and pollutants and can rejuvenate the
non-indigenous or imported healing methods body. The forms of detoxification used commonly
- Thought not necessarily practice for centuries, 200 are
down from 1 generation to another * fasting and specific diets
* colon hydrotherapy
1. Reflexology * coffee enema
* hyperbaric oxygen 1. Inspect the herbal parts of plant for organoleptic
* Iridology characteristic (color, texture, odor)
We know that iris can be used to reveal emerging 2. Inspect for the presence of foreign matter, sand
condition in every part of our body and to identify dirt, mold, or sign of decay.
inherited weaknesses that may be or that may lead to 3. Inspect for any presence of insects
physical, emotional disorders. Iridology is also one 4. Make sure that your Cookware is non-corrosive .
of the traditional complimentary medicine. ( enamel glass or stainless or palayok)
5. Use clean water
Chelation Theraphy 6. Best age of plant to gather -flowering stage
- this is used to rid the body of unnecessary and ( photosynthesis is most active)
toxic meals
- Chelating agent, EDTA, with vitamins and 13 Philippines Herbs and Plants recommended
minerals, are administered intravenously by DOH
- Chelation Therapies and a jump in treatment and 1. ACAPULCO( Cassia Alata)
prevention of ailments linked to atherosclerosis, * “Ringworm bush or schrub” and “bayad-bayasan”
coronary disease, strokes, peripheral vascular * Antifungal: tinea flava, ringworms, and athlete’s
disease and arterial blockage. foot
Pranic Healing * Used for insect bites, eczema, scabies and
- a no-touch natural healing system that utilizes itchiness.
prana or vital energy to cleanse and energize the 2. AMPALAYA ( Momordica charanta)
human energy body and to accelerate the natural - Also known as “bitter melon” or “bitter gourd”
healing power. - It lowers blood sugar levels, treatment for diabetes
Acupressure mellitus (mild- non insulin dependent)
- application of pressure to the body to affect the - also used to treat Hemorrhoids, coughs, burns and
flow of energy in the meridians according to the scalds.
principles of traditional chinese medicine 3. BAWANG (Allium sativum)
Herbal Medicine - Also known as “GARLIC “
- locally available medicinal plants due to their - Has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer
increasing cost of drugs. Many local plants and and antihypertensive properties.
herbs in the Philippine market and fields have been - Widely used to reduce cholesterol level in blood.
found to be effective in the treatment of common 4. BAYABAS (psidium guajava)
illness as a tested by the National Science -also known as “GUAVA”
Department Board as well as other departments and - it is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant,
persons who engage in research. hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antibacterial,
Philippine Alternative Medicine antiplasmodial.
* 1992 Sen. Juan Flavier Traditional & Alternative -commonly used in washing wounds, toothaches,
Medicine Act 8423(TAMA) and diarrhea.
* Philippine pharmacopeia released in 2004 list 30 5. LAGUNDI (vitex negundo)
crude plant drugs - Also called as “5 leaved chaste tree”
* Dika bark, sinta herb, kintsay leaf, sampaguita - used to treat cough, colds and fever
flower, ipil-ipil seeds, makahiya herv, apatot fruut, -also used as a relief for asthma and pharyngitis,
malunggay bark, ikmo leaf, paminta, oregano leaf, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils and diarrhea.
mayana leaf, granada rind, romero leaf, akasya leaf, 6. NIYOG- NIYOGAN ( Quisqualis indica)
duhat bark, sampalik pulp, makabuhay system, -is a vine known as “CHINISE HONEY SUCKLE”
ginger and banana. -used to eliminate intestinal parasites. Commonly in
children and even in the adults.
Recommend Procedures When Gathering & 7 SAMBONG (blumea balsamifera)
Processing of Herbal Medicinal Plants - Also knows as “)
- Used to treat kidney stones, wounds and Materials needed:
cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds -Akapulko leaves
-Container
and coughs and hypertension. -Vegetable oil
8. TSAANG GUBAT (Ehretia microphyllalam.) -Candle
-Cloth
- also known as “WILD TEA”
-taken as tea to treat skin allergies including eczema, 1. Wash the leaves thoroughly
scabies and itchiness wounds in the child birth 2. Cut/chop the leaves
-also used in abdominal pain, antispasmodic. 3. Heat vegetable oil and fry chop leaves
9 ULASIMANG BATO (pansit- pansitan) -Wait until leaves are crisp
- Also known as “PEPEROMIA -Stir using wooden laddle or stirer
PELLUCIDA” 4. Strain and pour into the pan
- Known for its effectivity in treating arthritis 5. Put candle and mix well until it dissolves
and gout 6. Pour into containers before the mixture hardens
- Lower uric acid.
10. YERBA BUENA (clinopodium douglasii) LAGUNDI SYRUP
- also known as “PEPPERMINT) Materials needed:
-1 cup chopped lagundi leaves
- used as ANALGESIC to relive body aches and -2 cups of water
pain due to rheumatism and gout -1 cup of sugar or honey
-Palayok
- it is also used to treat coughs, colds and insect -Wooden chopstick
bites. 1. Pour 2 cups of water into palayok
11. MALUNGGAY 2. Add 1 cup chopped lagundi leaves
-superfood of the Filipinos and it also considered as 3. Leave for 15 mins and if the water reduce to half
a “miracle tree” around the globe this will make the extract more concentrated from
-some of its nutritional properties include lagundi leaves
phosphorus, iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamins 4. Strain/ filter to remove leaves
A and C 5. Put back the liquid into palayok and add 1 cup of
16 TAWA- TAWA sugar/ honey and mix until the desired consistency
-also known as “asthma plant” -Make sure not to stay too long beacuse it will turn
- Euphorbia hirta/ family: Euphorbiaceae sticky
- registered as supplement not a therapeutic. 6. Pour into container and cover
-it increases blood platelet count, maintain the upper
respiratory, and boosts the immune system.

BANABA
-Banaba (Giant crape myrtle)
-Largerstroemia speciosa
Family: Lythraceae
-A supplement for diabetes and kidney failure, help
regulate blood pressure, aids the digestive system,
and fights down obesity.
-According to popular belief? Banaba as well can
prevent constipation, kidney inflammation, and
urinary dysfunctions. Moreover, it contains high
concentration of dietary fiber and minerals such as
zinc and magnesium

LAGUNDI syrup AND AKAPULKO ointment