18 “Bahay Kubo” Plants NAME: BATAW

 Scientific Name: Dolichos lablab Linn. ; Dolichos purpureus

L.
NAME: SINGKAMAS  Family Name: Leguminosae
 Scientific Name: Pachyrhizus erosus L. Urban ; Pachyrhizus  Synonyms: Hyacinth Bean, Lablab Bean, Poor man’s Bean
angulatus Rich. ; Pachyrhizus jimacas Blanco  Parts Used: Leaves, Beans, Roots
 Family Name: Leguminosae  Constituents: Ca, Fe, Protein, Fat, Vit. C. HCN, Emulsin
 Synonyms: Potato Bean, Manioc Bean, Yam Bean, Mexican  Uses: Tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Antihelminthic,
Yam Bean Aphrodisiac
 Parts Used: Roots and Stems
 Constituents: Carbohydrates, Ca, Fe, Limpid Oil, Pachyrhizid NAME: PATANI
 Uses: Antifungal, Antibacterial, Spasmolytic, Antioxidant  Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus Linn.
 Family Name: Leguminosae
NAME: TALONG  Synonyms: Lima Bean, Burma Bean, Java Bean
 Scientific Name: Solanum melongena L. ; Solanum cumingii  Parts Used: Seeds, Leaves
Dunal ; Solanum pressum Dunal  Constituents: Phaseolunatin, Carbohydrates, Protein, Ca,
 Family Name: Solanaceae Fe, Linamarin,Lectin,
 Synonyms: Eggplant, Brinjal  Uses: Hypolipidemic, Hypoglycemic
 Parts Used: Fruits, Roots, Leaves
 Constituents: Trrigoneline, Choline, Vitamin A, B & C, NAME: KUNDOL
Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Tannins  Scientific Name: Benincasa hispida Cogn. ; Benincasa
 Uses: Rheumatism, Asthma, Syphilis, Sore Throat, cerifera Savi
Abdominal Pain  Family Name: Cucurbitaceae
 Synonyms: White Gourd Melon, Ash Gourd, Wax Gourd
NAME: SIGARILYAS  Parts Used: Whole Fruit with Seeds
 Scientific Name: Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.  Constituents: Amino acids, Proteins, Mucins, Vit. B & C,
 Family Name: Leguminosae/Fabaceae Fixed oils,Starch, Cucurbitine
 Synonyms: Winged Bean, Princess Pea, Goa Bean,  Uses: Astringent, Antihelminthic, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent,
Asparagus Bean,Four-Angled Bean Diuretic
 Parts Used: Beans and Leaves
 Constituents: Protein, Vit E, Ca, Carbohydrates, Fats NAME: PATOLA
 Uses: Fungicidal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant  Scientific Name: Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.
 Family Name: Cucurbitaceae
NAME: MANI  Synonyms: Bath Sponge, Angled Luffa, Ridge Gourd,
 Scientific Name: Arachis hypogea Linn. Chinese Okra,Sponge Gourd
 Family Name: Leguminosae  Parts Used: Leaves, Fruits
 Synonyms: Peanut, Ground Nut, Monkey Nut  Constituents: Luffeine, Palmitic Acid , Stearic Acid &
 Parts Used: Seeds, Oils Myristic Acid
 Constituents: Protein, Fats, Ca, Fe, Fixed Oils,  Uses: Demulcent, Diuretic, Purgative, Emetic
 Uses: Demulcent, Emollient, Aphrodisiac, Anti-
inflammatory NAME: UPO
 Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standley
NAME: SITAW  Family Name: Cucurbitaceae
 Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris, Vigna unguiculata (L.);  Synonyms: Bottle Gourd, Calabash Gourd, White Pumpkin
Vigna sinensis (L.);Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) Agcaoili  Parts Used: Pulp, Fruit, Leaves, Seeds
 Family Name: Leguminosae  Constituents: Fe, Ca, P, Vit. B, Triterpinoids, Flavonoids
 Synonyms: String Bean, Snake Bean, Long-podded cowpea  Uses: Cardiotonic,Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Anti-
 Parts Used: Beans inflammatory
 Constituents: Vit. A, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Fe, Ca, P
 Uses: Antiviral, Hypolipidemic NAME: KALABASA
 Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima Duchesne
 Family Name: Cucurbitaceae
 Synonyms: Squash, Giant Pumpkin
 Parts Used: Fruits, Seeds, Stalks
 Constituents: Carbohydrates, Steroids, Proteins, Cucurbitin
 Uses: Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Antidiabetic,
Antioxidant
NAME: LABANOS NAME: LINGA
 Scientific Name: Raphanus sativus Linn. Family Name:  Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum Linn., Sesamum
Cruciferae orientale Linn.
 Synonyms: Radish, Rabanos  Family Name: Pedaliaceae
 Parts Used: Whole Plant, Seeds  Synonyms: Sesame, Gingelly
 Constituents: Triterpenes, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Tannins,  Parts Used: Seeds
Saponins, Coumarins  Constituents: Fixed Oils, Sacharose, Pentosan, Lecithin,
 Uses: Antihelminthic, Antifungal, Antibacterial, Diuretic, Choline, Sesamin
Laxative, Carminative  Uses: Chronic Constipation, Burns, Wounds, Aphrodisiac

NAME: MUSTASA
 Scientific Name: Brassica juncea Hook. f. & Thoms ; Brassica
integrifolia
 Family Name: Cruciferae
 Synonyms: Mustard
 Parts Used: Seeds, Leaves, Oils
 Constituents: Volatile Oil, Sinigrin, Sinalbin
 Uses: Counter-irritant, Rubefacient, Analgesic, Emetic,
Antibacterial,Antifungal

NAME: SIBUYAS
 Scientific Name: Allium cepa L. Family Name: Liliacea
 Synonyms: Onion, Scallion
 Parts Used: Bulb
 Constituents: Volatile Oil, Quercetin, Inulin, Carbohydrates,
Proteins
 Uses: Carminative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant,
Rubefacient

NAME: KAMATIS
 Scientific Name: Lycopersicum esculentum ; Lycopersicon
lycopersicum (L.) H. Karst ; Solanum lycopersicum Linn.
 Family Name: Solanaceae
 Synonyms: Tomato
 Parts Used: Fruits, Seeds
 Constituents: Solanine, Fixed Oil, Carotene, Lycopene
 Uses: Antiseptic, Antioxidant

NAME: BAWANG
 Scientific Name: Allium sativum Linn.
 Family Name: Liliaceae
 Synonyms: Garlic, Nectar of the God’s, Poor Man’s Treacle
 Parts Used: Bulb
 Constituents: Sulfur Compounds, Saponins, Tannins,
Alkaloids, Volatile Oils, Allicin
 Uses: Antibacterial, Antihelminthic, Antispasmodic,
Fibrinolytic, Hypolipidemic

NAME: LUYA
 Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe
 Family Name: Zingiberaceae
 Synonyms:Ginger
 Parts Used: Tops, Leaves, Roots
 Constituents: Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Tannins, Zingerone,
Zingiberene
 Uses: Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial
 Top 10 Herbal Plants NIYOG-NIYOGAN
 English Name: Chinese honey suckle dew; Burma Creeper;
Liane Vermifuge; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
 Scientific name: Quisqualis indica L.
 Family: Combretaceae
 Constituent: quisqualic acid
 Plant Part Used: Seeds that taste like coconut
Bawang  Use: Antihelminthic: Dried seeds preferable for deworming
Akapulko
TSAANG-GUBAT
Niyog-Niyogan  English Name: Wild tea
 Scientific name: Ehretia microphylla,Carmona retusa
Tsaang Gubat
 Family: Boraginaceae
Ampalaya  Constituent: saponin, tannin, alkaloids
 Plant Part Used: leaves
Yerba Buena  Uses of Tsaang-Gubat, Stomach pains, Gastroenteritis,
Intestinal motility, Dysentery, Diarrhoea or LBM, Mouth
gargle, Body cleanser/wash
Lagundi
AMPALAYA
Ulasimang Bato  English name: Bitter gourd, bitter melon
Bayabas  Scientific name: Momordica charantia
 Family Cucurbitaceae
Sambong  Constituent: momordicin (bitter principle)
 Plant part Used: Fruits flowers and leafy tops
Noong 2003, naglabas ang Department of Health o  Uses: make the Pancreas produce more insulin that
DOH ng listahan ng sampung (10) na halamang gamot  controls the blood sugar in diabetics. Asthma- flowers, Skin
na nirerekomenda nito para gamitin ng mga tao sa iba’t diseases
ibang uri ng sakit bilang home remedy.
YERBA BUENA
BAWANG  English Name: Peppermint
 English name:Garlic  Scientific name: Mentha cordifolia
 Scientific name: Allium sativum  Family: Labiatae / Lamiaceae
 Family: Liliaceae  Constituent: mint
 Constituent: allicin  Plant Part Used: Use whole plant
 plant part used: Cloves (dried or fresh) & Leaves (fresh)  Use: Bloating, spasms in the GIT
 Uses of Bawang: Good for the heart, Helps lower bad
cholesterol levels (LDL), Aids in lowering blood pressure, LAGUNDI
Remedy for arteriosclerosis, Relives sore throat, toothache,  English Name: five-Leaved Chaste tree
With anticoagulant properties  Scientific name: Vitex negundo L.
 Family: Verbenaceae
AKAPULKO  Constituent: alkaloid, volatile oil
 English name:Acapulco,ringworm bush  Plant Part Used: Leaves
 Scientific name: Cassia alata L. n  Use:Cough- decoction of leaves; Aromatic-bath
 Family: Leguminosae / Fabaceae (Balneotherapy)
 Constituent: chrysophanic acid
 plant part used: Leaves ULASIMANG BATO
 Uses: Akapulko or bayabas-bayabasan contains  Common Name: Peperomia, sinaw- sinaw, pansit- pansitan
chrysophanic acid, a fungicide used to treat fungal  Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida Linn.
infections, like ringworms, scabies and eczema.  Family: Piperaceae
 Constituent: myristic acid, potassium hydroxide
 Plant Part Used: Whole plant
 Use: Arthritis and muscle pains- decoction of whole plant;
Abscesses and boils- use whole plant as warm poultice
BAYABAS
 English Name: Guava
 Scientific name: Psidium guajava
 Family: Myrtaceae
 Constituent: eugenol, cineole, limonene
 Plant Part Used: Leaves
 Uses: Toothache, skin ulcers, vaginal wash, bath therapy,
wound

SAMBONG
 English Name: Blumea camphora
 Scientific name: Blumea balsamifera
 Family: Compositae / Asteraceae
 Constituent: camphor, volatile oil
 Plant Part Used: leaves
 Uses of Sambong: Diuretic agent; Effective in the dissolving
kidney stones