The practice of herbal medicine in the Philippines has come a very long way. Folkloric use of herbal plants by our forefathers in the ancient times has been passed on from one generation to another. In the past few decades, interests into finding scientific evidence on these folkloric claims ...
a herbal medicine case study in Talaandig communities, PhilippinesHartanto, HerlinaValmores, Cecil
Ointments made from mangosteen rind has been used in the medicine for skin infections, skin disorders, wounds and allergies throughout Southern Asia. The studies show that the primary active component of mangosteen is called xanthones. This powerful component is shown to have many benefits for a h...
Byline: Dr. Jaime T. Galvez TanManila Bulletin
either together with prescription drugs ('complementary" medicine) or on their own ("alternative" medicine), but even more commonly to improve quality of life and wellbeing, support "natural" healing, boost the immune system, or in order to lose weight or enhance muscle growth during bodybuildin...