Medicinal Plants for grade 3 science .pptx

Grade 3 Science first quarter medicinal plants

1. Uses of Plants Medicinal Plants

2. Herbal Medicine is defined as the utilization of leaves, barks, seeds, flowers, fruits and roots of plants for the treatment or prevention of ailments and for promoting good health. The Philippines have long been using plants to relive common ailment and diseases. The part of the plants such as leaves, herbs, stems, roots, flowers are being boiled or soaked into mixture that are eaten, drunk, and even applied to skin.

3. Ampalaya – (Bitter Gourd) A vegetable used to treat diabetes. It is now commercially produced in tablet form and tea bags. English Name: Bitter Melon and Bitter Gourd Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

4. Garlic ( Bawang ) English Name: Garlic Scientific Name: Allium sativum It is used to reduce cholesterol in the blood and thus helps lower blood pressure.

5. Guava ( Bayabas ) English Name: Guava Scientific Name: Psidium guajava Bayabas is a small tree whose boiled leaves are used as a disinfectant to treat wounds. The decoction is also used a mouthwash to treat gum infection and tooth decay . The bark is also used in children with chronic diarrhea . It is used to reduce cholesterol in the blood, and thus, helps lower blood pressure.

6. English Name: Ginger ScientificName : Zingiber officinale Ginger ( Luya ) It has many uses as a medicinal herb with antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, diuretic and antiseptic properties.

7. Oregano English Name: Oregano Scientific Name: Origanum vulgare A decoction of oregano leaves is taken internally for the prevention of degenerative arthritis, relief of cough, osteoarthritis, asthma and upset stomach.

8. Malunggay English Name: Malunggay Scientific Name: Moringa oleifera lam The leaves of this plant proved to be a good source of calcium, iron ascorbic acid, and phosphorus. Its other parts such as the seeds, the young pods, and the flowers have been established to benefit individuals as far as anti- oxidant, anti-diabetic, circulatory stimulations, and such other activities that are most beneficial to mankind, are concerned. There have been claims that malunggay can be used to lower blood pressure, aid in pain caused by rheumatism headache and migraine, as well as its being an anti-tumor plant. Malunggay is also used for purgative and anti-fungal purposes, as well. All these prove the claim that this plant is indeed multi-purpose.

9. Tanglad or Lemon Grass English Name: Lemon Grass Scientific Name: Andropogon citratus Lemon grass displays anti-bacterial activities and anti-fungal properties, thus, eradicates ringworms. Lemon grass also be applied to sprains for easy healing. In order to enjoy these benefits of tanglad , one needs to prepare a liniment. This can be done by chopping four ounces of the leaves and roots of tanglad and boiling them, along with fresh coconut oil.

10. Identify which among the mentioned medicinal plants can be used for the following situations. Justine hurt his knee when he fell from his bicycle. He got wounds in his knee and legs. His mother wanted to disinfect it. Which herbal plant would you suggest. If you have been coughing for days, which herbal medicine would you need? Diana’s father has diabetes so she bought him teas and tablets flavored with ___________?

11. TRUE OR FALSE Malunggay has many benefits for our health. Boiled Guava or bayabas leaves can be used to disinfect wounds. Oregano can be used to treat diabetes. Garlic can be used to reduce cholesterol. Tanglad or Lemon grass is known mainly for its fragrance.