The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has endorsed ten medicinal plants through its Traditional Health Program. These herbs have been thoroughly tested and clinically proven to have medicinal value in the relief and treatment of various ailments. The ten DOH-approved herbs are:
- Akapulko (Cassia alata)
- Amplaya (Momordica charantia)
- Bawang (Allium sativum)
- Bayabas (Psidium guajava)
- Lagundi (Vitex negundo)
- Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
- Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)
- Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.)
- Ulasimang Bato (Peperomia pellucida Linn.)
- Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii)
It is important to note that these herbs should be prepared and used properly, and that accurate doses should be followed. It is also recommended to use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptom or sickness, and to stop giving the herbal medication in case of an allergic reaction or other untoward reaction.
