Pages

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Tawa-tawa - English

Tawa-tawa  - English
  
Kung gusto po ninyong mabasa sa Pilipino (Tagalog)
 Pumindot lamang po dito! 



Is a herbal medicine known also as gatas-gatas, scientifically know as Euphorbia hirta, grown in grasslands, pathways, rice fields or even in roadsides.  This indigenous plant,  a hairy herb is considered by many Pilipino as folkloric treatment or cure for dengue.
DOH warned those who use it with cautions.  Since they said that it only promotes the development of blood platelets, but does not fight the dengue virus. 
Others have taken the herb seriously, students of UST – Faculty of Pharmacy conducted a study with intent on finding out the truth. (click here for the link)

Use as herbal remedy for:

Dengue

How to prepare:
As drink
  1. Wash the leaves/steams
  2. Boil in water
  3. Set aside, cool and strain.

       Use 3 times a day, or use as you want.

No comments:

Post a Comment