Lagun

di

Ampal
aya

Sambo
ng

Banab
a

Tubatuba

Dawadawa

Cassav
a

Saka
-saka

Lagundi is also known for its analgesic effect that helps alleviate pain and discomfort. Other traditional benefits that are
derived from the use of Lagundi are as follows:
Relief of asthma & pharyngitis
Recommended relief of rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea
Treatment of cough, colds, fever and flu and other bronchopulmonary disorders
Alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox
Removal of worms, and boils
Sambong roots and leaves are used as herbal treatment for fevers, sambong leaves and roots are pounded then
dissolved in cold water. Applied with a soft cloth over the nape, forehead, underarms and other body parts to bring
down the body temperature.
Health benefits of juice extract from ampalaya fruit.
Used to treat diabetes
Used to treat stomach problems such as colitis, dysentery and intestinal parasites
Used to treat spleen and liver problems
Used to treat mild cough, heal wounds, and to treat rheumatism and gout.
Health benefits from ampalaya leaves.
Powered leaves used as astringent to treat haemorrhoids and piles
Banaba is also used for other folkloric herbal medicine for the treatment of the following
blood pressure control ,
kidney disorders,
urinary dysfunctions (helps ease urination) ,
controls the cholesterol levels,
treatment of diarrhea,
facilitates bowel movement
treatment of fevers and others.