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10 Medicinal Plants Found in DLSU-D Botanical Garden
1. 10 Medicinal Plants
found in the
Botanical Garden
(DLSU-D)
Atrillano, Noreen A.
Cipriano, Mary Chris S.
MEB21
Dr. Rubie Causaren
BOTA115L
2. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Ocimum
Species O. basilicum
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Hiccups Bitten wounds Sores and sinuses
Vomiting Rheumatism Constipation
Nausea Eye diseases Coughs
Earache Hemorrhoids Gonorrhea
Toothache Any pains Diarrhea
Ulcer Chronic dysentery
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of the leaves, roots or seeds
• Poultices:
- Crushed fresh plant
- Pounded seeds
• Juice of leaves
• Baths and compress
Other Economic Use/s:
• Food condiment
• Ingredient in salads
• Insecticides
• Scent for clothes
• Cosmetics
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Balanoy.html
http://www.itis.gov/
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3. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Hibiscus
Species H. rosa-sinensis
Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Boils Cough Headaches
Swellings Diuretic Tumors
Mumps Cramps Cystitis
Abscesses Bronchitis Gonorrhea
Carbuncle Purgative Dysmenorrhea
Fever Sore eyes U.T.I.
Normalize menstruation
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of roots, barks, leaves and flowers
• Poultices:
- Crushed fresh leaves
- Pounded seeds
• Juice of leaves
Other Economic Use/s:
• Tea brewed from its petal
• Dye
• Food coloring
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Gumamela.html
http://www.eol.org/
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4. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Piperales
Family Piperaceae
Genus Piper
Species P. betle
Botanical Name: Piper betle
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Cuts Rheumatic pains
Wounds Indigestion
Stomach complaints Flatulence
Gastric disorders Pulmonary affections
Malaria Diphtheria
Headache Swellings/sores
Bruises Bronchial asthma
Skin inflammations Eczema
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of the leaves
• Poultices:
- Spread lard, coconut or sesame oil on leaf,
warm, and apply on abdomen
- Paste of crushed leaves
• Juice of leaves
• Chew leaves with lime
• Oil used as gargle or as inhalant
Other Economic Use/s:
• Ritual masticatory (nganga)
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Ikmo.html
http://www.eol.org/
#3
5. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Gentianales
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Plumeria
Species P. acuminata
Botanical Name: Plumeria acuminata
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Purgative Ulcers Blenorrhagia
Heart stroke Herpes Dysentery
Gonorrhea Scabies Diarrhea
Sores Hard tumors Arthritis
Abscesses Toothache Rheumatism
Itchiness Swellings Asthma
Cracks and eruptions of the soles of the feet
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of roots, barks, leaves and flowers
• Poultices:
- Heated leaves
- Mix the latex (sap) with coconut oil, warm,
and apply to affected area
• Plaster (Bruised bark)
• Juice of leaves
Other Economic Use/s:
• Ornament
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Kalachuchi.html
http://www.eol.org/
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6. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Saxifragales
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Kalanchoe
Species K. pinnata
Botanical Name: Kalanchoe pinnata
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Insect bites Carbuncles Diarrhea
Sprains Wounds Dysentery
Eczema Bruises Cholera
Infections Boils Phthisis
Burns Ulcers Enuresis
Abscess Asthma Lithiasis
Cuts Hemorrhoids Menorrhagia
Headaches Vomiting Bronchitis
Earache Lower BP Swelling
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of the leaves
• Poultices:
- Pounded leaves
- Rubbed leaves and tied on the head
• Plaster – Pounded leaves and mixed with salt
• Juice of leaves
Other Economic Use/s:
• Ornament
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Katakataka.html
http://www.itis.gov/
#5
7. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Polypodiales
Family Athyriaceae
Genus Athyrium
Species A. esculentum
Botanical Name: Athyrium esculentum
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Hemoptysis
Coughs
Laxative
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction:
- Rhizomes and young leaves
- Boiled young fronds
Other Economic Use/s:
• Eaten as a leafy vegetable
• Ingredient in salads or stews
• Gardening – wiry roots sold as “osmunda
roots” for growing orchids
• Livestock – mature fronds used as fodder
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Pako.html
http://www.eol.org/
#6
8. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Liliopsida
Order Pandanales
Family Pandanaceae
Genus Pandanus
Species P. tectorius
Botanical Name: Pandanus tectorius
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Diuretic Blenorrhea Stomach spasms
Headaches Vomiting Strengthens gum
Arthritis Boils Urinary complaints
Boils Earaches Abscesses
Scabies Wounds Infant jaundices
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of the roots, leaves and flowers
• Poultices:
- Fresh leaves mixed with oil
• Pulverized dried leaves
• Chewing the roots strengthens the gum
Other Economic Use/s:
• Leaf is used to perfume rice dishes
• Fiber
• Decorative – use of flowers or seeds in making
leis
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Pandan.html
http://www.itis.gov/
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9. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Liliopsida
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Cymbopogon
Species C. citratus
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Diarrhea Back pains Rheumatic pains
LBM Laryngitis Cough and cold
Toothache Stress Flu
Headache Sprains Sore throat
Stomachache Athlete’s foot Bladder problems
Vomiting Ringworm Anxiety
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of the roots
• Infusion of the leaves
• Liniment
• Baths and compress
Other Economic Use/s:
• Commonly used as a stuffing ingredient in pig
spit-roasting
• Used to flavor wines, sauces and spices
• Insect repellant
• Perfumery, soap, cosmetics
Reference/s:
www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/tanglad.htm
stuartxchange.com/Tanglad.html
http://www.itis.gov/
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10. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Asparagales
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Sanseviera
Species S. trifasciata
Botanical Name: Sanseviera trifasciata
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Detoxification
Sores
Snake bites
Boils
Coughs
Colds
Bronchitis
Traumatic injuries
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction
Other Economic Use/s:
• Bowstring hemp – Yields bowstring hemp, a
strong plant fibers once used to make
bowstrings
Reference/s:
stuartxchange.com/Tigre.html
http://www.itis.gov/
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11. Taxonomic Account
Kingdom Plantae
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Boraginales
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Ehretia
Species E. microphylla
Botanical Name: Ehretia microphylla
Medicinal Uses/Indications:
Cough Stomach pains
Diarrhea Abdominal pains
Dysentery Intestinal motility
Poisoning Gastroenteritis
Stomatitis Wounds in child birth
Eczema
Scabies
Itchiness
Methods of Preparation:
• Decoction of the leaves and roots
• Poultices – Pounded leaves
• Juice of leaves
Other Economic Use/s:
• Tea made from the leaves
• Disinfectant
• Mouthwash
• Ornament
Reference/s:
www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/tsaanggubat.htm
stuartxchange.com/Tsaang.html
http://www.itis.gov/
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