Naturopathic medicine emphasizes natural healing and includes practices like acupuncture, cupping, and herbal therapies. Acupuncture targets energy flow to treat conditions such as depression and arthritis, while cupping and acupressure aim to relieve pain and improve well-being through pressure and suction. Herbal remedies, including plants like ampalaya and lagundi, are commonly used in the Philippines for various health conditions.

2. "Naturopathic medicine views diseases as
a manifestation of an alteration in the
processes by which the body naturally
heals itself” (Donatelle, 2006). Naturopathy
offers a wide range of natural practices
including herbal medicine acupuncture,
acupressure, nutritional therapy, and
ventosa cupping massage therapy.

3. It is a form of energy medicine
where long thin needles are
inserted to specific parts of the
body to affect the energy flow.
Acupuncture is believed to treat
musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
A traditional Chinese medicine
practice that originated
thousands of years ago.

4. Hair-thin needles to
specific acupuncture
points throughout the
body to restore the
flow of qi, balance the
body's energy,
stimulate healing, and
promote relaxation.

5. Acupuncture is now used to treat the following:
Depression
Anxiety
Insomnia
Weight Loss
Arthritis
Nausea

6. The Acupuncturist begins the visit
by asking you about your health
concerns, diet, sleep, stress level,
and other lifestyle habits.
Typically, an acupuncture will
use 6 - 15 tiny needles per
treatment (the number of
needles doesn’t indicate the
intensity of the treatment.

7. It is an ancient form of alternative
medicine in which a therapist puts
special cups on your skin for a few
minutes to create suction. People
get it for many purposes, including
to help with pain, inflammation,
blood flow, relaxation and well-
being, and as a type of deep-tissue
massage.

8. It might be trendy now, but it's not new.
It dates back to ancient Egyptian,
Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures.
One of the oldest medical textbooks in
the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes
how the ancient Egyptians used
cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.

9. Glass
Bamboo
Earthenware
Silicone

10. The form of cupping most commonly used by healthcare
practitioners in Canada is called dry cupping. A glass,
plastic, or silicone cup is placed on the skin where the air
within the cup is removed causing a vacuum effect. Dry
cupping is a safe and beneficial technique.
Unlike dry cupping, requires a skin incision. The skin
incision can be made either before or after cupping
treatment. The cup is meant to suck out any impurities in
the body which may include blood, toxins, fragmented
blood cells, and tissue fluid.

11. Cupping is fairly safe, as long as
you go to a trained health
professional. But you could have
these side effects in the area
where the cups touch your skin.
Burns
Bruises
Mild Discomfort
Skin Infection

12. It is a form of massage
where pressure is
intentionally applied to
specific points of the
body. Also referred to
as a shiatsu massage.

13. Shiatsu originates in
Japan, and the goal of
shiatsu is to remove
blockages in the body
by realigning meridian
points, which in turn is
supposed to help
balance energy in the
body helping it feel
better in both a physical
and mental sense.

14. In order to find an acupressure
point with your hands,
concentrate on feeling for a
muscular cord or a hollow in the
bone structure. Feel for a slight
indentation or depression
between the tendons and
muscles at each point. Once
you have found a muscular
cord, press directly on it or if you
feel a bony hollow, slowly press
directly into it

15. Acupressure should never be painful.
If you experience any pain, tell your
therapist immediately. After an
acupressure session, some people
may feel soreness or bruising at
acupressure points. You may also feel
temporarily lightheaded.

16. Pressure should be gentle over fragile
or sensitive areas, such as the face.
Acupressure shouldn't be done over
open wounds, bruises, varicose veins,
or any area that is bruised or swollen.

17. Reflexology is the application of
appropriate pressure to specific
points and areas on the feet,
hands, or ears. Reflexologists
believe that these reflex points
correspond to different body
organs and systems, and that
pressing them creates real
benefits for the person's health.

18. Relaxation Nerve Function Blood
Circulation
Headache
Reduction

19. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) or Nutrition Therapy is a
therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and
their associated symptoms via the use of a specifically
tailored diet devised and monitored by a medical doctor
physician or registered dietitian nutritionist (RD). The diet is
based upon the patient's medical record, physical
examination, functional examination and dietary history.

20. TOP TEN
MEDICINAL
PLANTS
Department of Health’s
Grade 10 Health - First Quarter

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Unscramble the letters to form the correct herbs approved by
the Department of Health.

22. AKAPULKO
It is a woody bush that grows
wild in the tropical climate of the
Philippines and an affordable
locally sourced herbal medicine.
Its leaves have been
traditionally used to treat fungal
skin infections such as
ringworms, scabies, and
eczema.
Scientific name: Senna alata

23. AMPALAYA It is a popular medicinal herb for
the treatment and management
of Type II diabetes. It is rich in
vitamins, minerals, and health-
benefitting phytoconstituents. In
the Philippines, it can also aid
those for cough, colds, asthma,
as emetic especially in the
newborn, for colic, stomach ache
diabetes, anemia, fever, malaria,
ringworm, and wounds.
Scientific name:
Momordica Charantia

24. BAWANG
Scientific name: Alium sativum L.
This herb is one of the most widely used
herbal medicines in the Philippines and can
also be found commonly in the kitchen of
Filipino households as it is used to spice up
food preparations. Its medicinal properties
have been known for a long time and have
been especially proven during World War II
when it was used to treat wounds and
infections of soldiers.

25. GUAVA
It is primarily used as an antiseptic, to
disinfect wounds and can be used as a
mouth wash to treat tooth decay and
gum infection.
. People use guava leaf for stomach
and intestinal conditions, pain and
diabetes. The fruit is used for high
blood pressure.
Scientific name: Psidium Guajava

26. LAGUNDI
Scientific name: Vitex negundo
Lagundi is widely used by Filipinos in treating
wounds and as pain medication for centuries.
Lagundi leaves are used to ease headaches
and cleanses ulcer; its seeds can treat skin
diseases; flowers can heal numerous diseases
like diarrhea and cholera; meanwhile, its black
fruit, when dried and consumed, can relieve
any intestinal discomfort; and lastly, the roots
of Lagundi can be used in treating rheumatism
and dysentery.

27. NIYOG-NIYOGAN
It is a vine known as
"Chinese honey suckle". It is
effective in the elimination of
intestinal worms due to its
deworming properties,
particularly the Ascaris and
Trichina. Similarly, it can treat
headaches, diarrhea, fever
and painful urination.
Scientific name: Quisqualis indica

28. SAMBONG It is known as herbal medicine for
patients with Kidney stones. It is a
wild aromatic shrub that grows in
tropical climate areas such as the
Philippines, India, Africa, and in the
eastern Himalayas. Its ngai or
Blumea camphor is also known for
treating wounds, cuts, rheumatism,
colds, coughs, and even act as anti-
diarrhea and anti spasms.
Scientific name:
Blumea balsamifera

29. TSAANG GUBAT
It is also known as wild tea, this
herbal plant is used to treat skin
allergies like eczema, scabies, and
itchiness after childbirth. The plant
also contains properties that can
treat mild psoriasis. Based on
clinical research, tea extraction may
also improve symptoms of allergic
rhinitis (Chua & Umali, 2017).
Scientific name: Ehretia microphylla

30. Usually mixed as part of a salad,
Pansit-pansitan is said to be good in
treating arthritis and gout.
Aside from that, it can cure several
health conditions like abscesses,
abdominal pain, skin sores,
conjunctivitis, measles, and kidney
stones. Some studies have described
that this herb as antimicrobial,
cytotoxic, and antidiabetic.
ULASIMANG BATO
Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida

31. YERBA BUENA
It is one of the oldest household
remedies known in the Philippines.
The tea concoction of Yerba Buena
can act as an analgesic to alleviate
body aches, including pain caused
by rheumatism and gout. This
herbal plant can also relieve aches
on the tooth and stomach.
Scientific name: Clinopodium douglasii