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INDICATION
cough, asthma, fever
PREPARATION/ADMINISTRATION
h the leaves thoroughly and chop them. Measure 2 cups of water and leaves. (see below for appropriate # of leaves per age group) Using a clay pot ( or any other non-aluminum cookware), boil the leaves for 15 minutes. Do not cover the pot. Let cool and strain.
For cough and colds: Divide the decoction into 3 parts. Drink 1 part of the decoction 3x/day For fever: Drink one part of the decoction every 4 hours. Note: The lagundi plant bearing 1 to 3 leaves should be avoided. Pound sufficient amounts of fresh leaves.
Apply the juice on the affected area 1-2 x/day. Notes: For those allergic to fresh akapulko leaves, use the decoction instead: Using a clay pot (or any other non-aluminum cookware), boil the chopped leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes reduce to about 1 cup. Wash the affected areas with the cooled decoction 1-2 x/day
Clean the leaves thoroughly and chop them. Measure 1 cup of leaves ant 2 cups of water. Using a clay pot (or any other non-aluminum cookware), boil the leaves in low heat for 15 minutes. Do not cover the pot. Let cool and strain.
Akapulko:
Consume 1/3 cup 3x/day 30 minutes before meals. The young leaves may also be steamed and then eaten (1/2 cup 2x/day).
Saute with or without oil Soak in vinegar for about 30 minutes or in boiled water for about 5 minutes.
Consume 2 cloves 3x/day after meals. Note: Make sure to take garlic after meals so as not to cause stomach upset
Niyug-niyogan:
Wash leaves thoroughly and chop them. Prepare 2 cups of water and leaves (see below for # of leaves needed per age group). Using a clay pot (or any other non-aluminum cookware), boil in low heat for 15 minutes. Do not cover the pot. Let cool and strain.
Sambong:
Divide the decoction into 2 parts. Drink 1 part every 4 hours. Note: Can also be used to strengthen teeth. As salad:
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Ulasimang Gubat:
Pepperomia pellucida
Wash the leaves thoroughly. Prepare 1 1/2 cups of fresh leaves. Divide into 3 parts and consume 1 part 3x/day. As decoction: Wash the leaves thoroughly. Prepare 1 1/2 cups of fresh leaves and 2 cups of water. Using a clay pot (or any other non-aluminum cookware), boil in low heat for 15 minutes. Do not cover the pot. Let cool and strain. Divide the decoction into 3 parts and consume 1 part 3x/day (morning, noon, night) after meals.
Wash the leaves thoroughly and chop them. Measure 2 cups of water and leaves.(see below for appropriate # of leaves per age group) Using a clay pot (or any other non-aluminum cookware), boil the leaves in low heat 15 minutes. Do not cover the pot. Let cool and strain.
Yerba Buena:
Divide the decoction into 3 parts. Consume 1 part 3x/ day (morning, noon, night). Fresh leaves may also be minced and applied on the painful area in the body.