It is natural for Filipinos to be frugal in everything. That is why we usually look for natural and alternative medicines if we have less severe illnesses such as coughs and colds.
(Note: There are diseases and wounds especially infections that need a doctor's advice. Do not use what is stated here if you are worried. This is not medical advice and is not sure to be effective.)
For Cold or Cough
Colds and coughs usually occur during inclement weather. This disease is just as easy to pass on, especially if someone at home or in the office already has it.
Ginger
This ingredient contains natural antibiotics so it is an effective remedy for colds and coughs. It is usually squeezed, boiled in two glasses of water and mixed with one or two tablespoons of honey to taste before the patient drinks.
Oregano
This plant is commonly found in the yard, unknown to many, it can cure many ailments, just like a cold and cough. Grind three to five leaves and dip it in two cups of water, then drink it like tea.
Kalamansi
This fruit is rich in Vitamin C which the body needs to strengthen the immune system. It also has antibacterial properties so it is effective in killing the virus in the body. Its juice is squeezed into a cup of hot water and mixed with one to two tablespoons of honey and given to the sick person to drink.
Kamote
Sweet potato talbos have high Vitamin B and C which strengthen the immune system. Because Doctors have not yet strongly recommended giving medicine to babies, as long as they are six months old, they can drink sweet potato talbos juice to speed up their recovery from cough or cold.
If you make its juice, just boil the talbos in more than half a glass of water. When it cools, just mix the juice with two to three pieces of lime. The color of the water will change. It is noticeable that the color of the boiled water will change — from green to pink. You can also mix this juice with sugar or honey to taste.
Do not ignore the cold and cough. There are times when you think a common illness is getting worse. It is best to consult your doctor immediately if the cold and cough still do not go away after a few days of trying the above mentioned herbs.
For Diarrhea
The most common cause of diarrhea is sour food or dirty water. Diarrhea is the body's way of removing the germs that enter it.
Orange
Orange peel has long been a traditional medicine for various digestive system problems. Its skin is usually flattened before being boiled in 2 cups of water for five minutes. Mixed with honey for easier drinking.
Kaymito
This herb is also an effective remedy for diarrhea. Boil a cup of chopped cinnamon leaves in two glasses of water for five minutes and drink once a day.
Lemongrass
Apart from the spice in lechon, this plant is also an effective remedy for diarrhea. It speeds up the recovery of the person experiencing diarrhea. The method of making this beverage is first, take ten cheap lemongrass leaves, then boil the leaves in two cups of water for ten minutes. You can add sugar and ginger to the boiled water, then drink it.
Buko
Drinking coconut milk can prevent excessive diarrhea. It has been proven that drinking coconut broth every thirty minutes to prevent the infection of bacteria that can cause diarrhea.
The aforementioned herbal remedies have been tried and tested for a long time, but they can also be harmful, especially when used incorrectly, so it is still best to visit a specialist, especially if the diarrhea has reached more than one days to prevent complications such as dehydration.
For Arthritis
It is difficult to have this type of disease due to severe pain in the muscles and joints that sometimes include inflammation.
Yerba Buena
Effective pain relief in the joints especially if arthritis attacks this herb. It has a cold effect on the body such as mint, Its leaves are boiled and then applied to painful parts of the body and the boiled water can also be drunk like tea.
Yellow ginger
It is better known as turmeric tea. The difference with the common ginger is its fleshy yellow or orange color. Drinking turmeric tea helps to relieve pain during rheumatism. Just squeeze the squeezed yellow ginger into a liter of water and then infuse it twice a day until the pain caused by arthritis disappears.
Pandan
This plant is usually mixed with cooked foods, but other than that, this plant has an ingredient that helps with swelling and pain in the joints, so it is also used to caress the painful part of the body. The method of making this ointment is to slice the pandan with a small amount of its root, and add a little oil and put on a light fire, mix and let cool before applying to the affected part of the body.
The use of alternative medicinal plants in conjunction with modern medicine helps to make it more affordable and affordable for the poor. There are medicines available at the pharmacy for the aforementioned diseases that do not require a doctor's prescription, but if you want to avoid the side-effects of these drugs, there is nothing wrong with trying alternative medicines first.
Very informative article