Banaba [ Scientific name: Lagerstroemia speciosa]
Banaba has been a popular medicinal plant in the Philippines for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Most of our grandparents would acknowledge that banaba has been used for over 50 years. It is a tree commonly found in the provinces; its beautiful blue-violet colored flowers make the banaba tree an ornamental tree used also as shades for parking lots and roadside landscaping. You will find several of these in the South Luzon Express Way and at the Alabang Town Center parking lot.
Banaba is also a famous medicinal plant in ayurvedic medicine mainly to lower blood sugar and reducing weight agent. The Philippine banaba has become popular with respect to its anti-diabetic properties. Banaba tea is famous as a health drink in Japan and in the U.S. Technically, the active principle is considered to be corosolic acid, a triterpenoid compound, which promotes glucose transport or utilization in the body cells. The current thinking is that banaba can lower glucose independent of pancreatic insulin. This makes the active principle of banaba a natural form of insulin from plants.
With the reduction of blood glucose is the concomitant reduction in body weight, apparently due to the better control of carbohydrate. The weight reduction was seen even without dietary restrictions.
The leaves are generally used to make a concoction or tea, but the bark, flowers and fruits can be used as well. If you want to prepare your own banaba tea, get mature green leaves and chop them. The ratio is 1 part chop banaba leaves to 3 parts water boiled for about 15 minutes (low heat). You can drink this tea 3 or 4 times a day. If you want some twist in the flavor with added value of herbs, you can add “tanglad” or lemon grass with local citrus such as “kalamansi.”
There are no known side effects or toxic reactions of banaba. In fact, it has been reported that banaba can help detoxify the body and protect the liver. Banaba tea can be considered a health drink.
September 16th, 2006 at 1:41 am
gud mornig doc..i’ve got my uncle whose got renal calculi, i would just like to ask if banaba can be of help to him…thank you.. God bless
September 23rd, 2006 at 10:13 am
Dear Cheeryll,
Banaba would be useful for urinary tract infection because it induces diuresis or urination. Sambong is the the natural remedy for renal calculi and is also prescribed by physicians (at the National Kidney Institute). Usually there is urinary tract infection with renal calculi and you can combine banaba tea with sambong decoction or banaba in Ampalaya Delite Tea and sambong tablets (available in Mercury Drug Store). One can take sambong tablets or capsules, 1 tab/cap 3x a day. With the Botika ng Bayan Program of the Department of Health you can buy sambong tablets from the pharmacy of DOH Hospitals in your region.
October 18th, 2006 at 12:48 am
good morning doc…..my husband has a fistulae, i would just like to ask if banaba tea can be of help to him……..thank you very much and more power !
December 11th, 2006 at 11:50 am
I really believe that it can cure because my mother drinks banaba every morning. and her doctor said it can really cure kidney stones. is it good for her health to drink it every morning?
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Poian,
If the fistulae is located near the anal area, banaba tea can soften the stools which will reduce friction in the fistula. Fistulae must be closed by surgery or it may become infected.
-Doc Emil
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Marlyn,
Your mother can take banaba tea even 2x daily. Sambong is more appropriate for kidney stones but having both is better for kidney health.
-Doc Emil
April 20th, 2007 at 9:26 am
Doc Emil,
I would like to ask if taking enduranz 2x a day has an effect on kidney. Why since i started taking enduranz i feel this pain in my lower back. Is it good to continue taking the enduranz?
Salamat po!
Rick
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From Doc Emil:
The mechanism of tongkat ali is productionof cyclic AMP and reduction of SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin). The mechanism is not related to any kidney problem. However, since responses may vary with increased energy from making body steroids available, you may want to test the effect if you discontinue or reduce (1 capsule per day) the use of tongkat ali and see if the symptoms will disappear. Fatigue is also not an effect to be expected but non-fatigue or endurance in physical activity. If despite discontinued use you still experience lower back pain, check with doctor, it may be a different kind of problem.
April 30th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Hi Doc,
I experienced having blood in my urine they said it is hematuria. I don’t want to go to the doctor to have it checked although I know it’s the right thing to do. Can banaba tea do the wonders for me? I am taking banaba tea for 3 days now.
Thank you po.
From Doc Emil:
Hematuria can have many causes but mainly urinary stones and infection would be common. While urinalysis can give some clue, an ultrasound may be needed. There are also invasive (x-ray procedures with injection of contrast media) procedures as laboratory workup of patients. Taking herbal medication such as banaba tea may help but will not be definitive, consult your doctor as soon as possible. Sambong tablets 500mg 4x a day have help dissolve urinary stones. Having a high index of suspicion (by symptoms alone) is not an option you should take with your current problem.
June 14th, 2007 at 1:19 am
good day doc!
i consult to a doctor because of painful urination, they examine my urine and they found out that i have an std and uti, will banaba tea can help alleviate my desease?
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From Doc Emil: Since the diagnosis of STD has been made, you cannot depend on herbs for a cure. Painful urination or dysuria in medical terms would indicate that the lining of the urethra is inflammed; this can lead to narrowing of the urethra and later may lead to scarring which will give you persistent difficulty in urination. So get treated with antibiotics. Banaba has some anti-bacterial property but not enough for STD. It can help you maintain good cleanse of the urinary tract as a maintenance. No studies have been done on banaba and specific antibiotics interaction. No contraindication has been said about banaba. But it would be prudent not to take banaba with antibiotics. My concern is that in certain instances, there could also be interference on the potency of the antibiotic. Drinking water would be enough to induce frequent urination and by itself will cleanse the urinary tract. Later after antibiotic treatment, you can take banaba tea to improve urinary tract cleansing. Banaba is not toxic and so you can take it like drinking tea in between meals or better yet before meals for a time period you prefer.
June 14th, 2007 at 8:14 am
my sis has been taking banaba tea for a 2 months now! she loss weight since then! is it really good to have it as if your drinking water everyday, whats the correct dosage in taking the tea(how many glasses of water can 1 leaf is suited) thank u and more power !!!! I always see in salamat doc! program in abscbn
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From Doc Emil: If you use dried banaba leaves the usual dose is about 2 tablespoons or about 1/2 cup of chopped leaves in 1 and 1/2 to 2 glasses of water. If you use fresh leaves the amount of leaves would be 2 and 1/2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped leaves in 1 and 1/2 to 2 glasses of water. Boiling it for about 5-10 minutes and then dilute it with lukewarm water to cool it down. It is usual to just get a glass of decoction after boiling. It would be economical to just lower the heat of the stove when the mixture begins to boil.
June 29th, 2007 at 1:16 am
Good day Doc!
May contra indications ba ang paginom ng banaba tea? Bawal ba ito sa mga merong stomach ulcers or hyperacidity ng tyan (matagal na kong merong hyperacidity)? Kasi ng 1st time (once pa lang) na uminom ako , after few days, bumalik ang sintomas ng hyperacidity ko. Dahil ba ito sa sobrang tapang ng decoction na ginawa ko? (3 handfuls of whole banaba leaves to 2 cups water) Pero hinati naman ito sa 4.
Hindi kaya sa kakainom ng tea (daily) ay maging manipis ang stomach walls ng isang umiinom? Balak ko kasing painumin ang kapatid naming overweight para sa height nya ng banaba tea araw-araw, problema lang kasi kung meron etong epekto sa tyan, hindi namin malalaman dahil hindi sya marunong magsalita kaya hindi nya masasabi sa amin anong nararamdaman nya sa loob ng kanyang katawan.(21 yrs na sya doc, down syndrome, gestures/signals at konting simpleng salita kayang bigkasin)
Huling katanungan na lang doc, ang decoction ng banaba tea ilan araw ang shelf life kung naka-ref? May nabasa ako na maari daw tumagal ng 2-3 days? May magiging reaction kaya sa bisa ng tsaa kung hahaluan ko ito ng asukal or food coloring or pampabangong kemikal. O di kaya matagal syang nakatiwangwang? Balak ko sanang gawing palamig/samalamig style baka pwedeng gawing negosyo. Salamat doc sa mga anumang kasagutan na inyong maibabahagi!
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From Doc Emil: Sa mga “side-effects” ng banaba hindi naulat ang “hyperacidity” bagamat ang “active principle” ng banaba ay corosolic acid. Maaring masyadong matapang ang pagkakagawa mo ng banaba tea at ito ay naging “hypertonic”. Ang na-iulat na “dosage” sa diabetes ay 32-48 mg ng “extract” o 1% ng “standardized extract” ang recomendado. Ang pag gawa ng tea o “decoction/ infusion” ay 4 na kutchara ng dahon (1/2 cup) hanggang 8 na kutchara (1 cup) sa 2 basong tubig at pagkulo ng 5-10 minuto ito ay magiging 1 basong tubig na lang (extract). Para malaman mo na banaba nga ang sanhi ng pananakit ng tiyan or sikmura, ihinto mo ang banaba at obserbahan kung magbabago ang sakit ng tiyan. Sa opinion ko matapang ang gawa mong banaba tea.
Kung maayos mo ang paggawa ng tamang timpla, hindi recomendado na patagalin ang tea na wala sa refrigerator kahit pa ito ay isang araw lamang. Walang “preservatives” tayong ginagamit kaya kailangang ilagay sa ref. Hindi makakasama na haluan ng asukal ang banaba tea or anu mang flavor.
Mas makabuti kung gagawa ka na lang ng “air-dried” na dahon ng banaba, gupit-gupiting ang tuyong dahon na pwedeng ihalo sa mainit na tubig katulad ng tsaa. Kung tama ang pagkatuyo ng dahon ito ang pwedeng ilagay sa malinis na bote na magtatagal -walang lang amagin, kaya siguraduhing malinis ang dahon bago patuyuin o ihayang (air-drying).
July 13th, 2007 at 7:15 am
Hi Dr. Aligui,
Would like to quote your article about banaba for UTI for an article I’m working re non-pharma options for UTI management. Can you provide a little background of yourself as reference for my quote?
You may look up my past articles in the URL above.
Grace
July 15th, 2007 at 12:21 am
dear doc, helo i just wana ask about the itchiness im experiencing on my private part the more i scratch it the more intense of itchiness. and even i cant sleep sometimes especially during night time. theres like a dandruff nd i think it is reason why itchy. Im wondering if it is yeast infection but i dont have discharges as evidence of yeast infection. hope u can answer my problem. Thank u and God bless you.
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From Doc Emil: you may have skin problem not a gynecological problem, say, a fungal infection, allergy or ectoparasite like scabies.
Possible way to differentiate by a lay person: Fungal infections get worse with intense sweating, may be with redness or inflammation; Allergy may be due to contact with any material that may cause allergy -so on/off when one gets exposed to the allergen; scabies -intense itch at night and may have rough skin (pin point).
You may try to apply virgin coconut oil on the affected skin first …. but try to consult a gynecologist or a dermatologist as soon as you can because later you can have bacterial skin infection.
July 16th, 2007 at 11:08 am
la lng,npadaan lng
July 18th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Dear doc,
Lagi po akong may u.t.i. Sguro after my medication, (antibiotics) after one month, me uti na naman ako, pabalik-balik, kng minsan, di ko na iniinuman ng gamot, kaso nafeefeel ko, lumalala. kaya napipilitan akong bumalik s doktor. Magastos at mahirap syempre. Makakatulong ba ang banaba or sambong??? Pwede ko ba inumin ito ng lifetime? Naalisan na ako ng stone sa urethra, right side. Thank u Doc.
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From Doc Emil: Pwede kang uminom ng pinaghalong Banaba, Sambong at Balbas pusa. Watch Salamat Doc this weekend (July 21/22) and we will feature Balbas pusa. Preparation: 1 tsp mixed leaves (equal amounts of leaves in 1 tsp) ang pour 2 cups boiling water, steep (let stand) for about 5 minutes and drink this daily 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the evening for 3-4 months. Have a monthly urinalysis to monitor progress. If you improve you can continue up to 6 months or more until you get well. Maintenance is 1 cup daily without any duration, meaning, you can take it for as long as you want.
July 20th, 2007 at 3:08 am
hi doc ,
i am already 37 years old. 3 years ago i was diagnose to have UTI and my doctor prescribed me some antibiotics like doxycyline which my friends told me it was a medicine for STD o tulo daw, i asked my doctor kung may tulo ba ako pero sabi nya UTI daw. after taking my medication for about a month or less, yung little redness ng urine ko at dark yellow ay nakaka bahala na . medyo mabaho pa yung amoy ng urine. i have my check up 2x pero after my medication di pa rin nawala yung redness ng urine ko…. im also feeling pain on my left leg upper part skin and lower back, i took pain relievers pero masakit pa rin. nag pa ultra sound na rin ako , but no kidney stone found in me .
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From Doc Emil: My information on your case is very limited and I would not be confident to tell what’s going on in your urinary system without at least knowing the laboratory results. Deep yellow urine may indicate concentrated urine but if your have red blood cells or RBC’s and pain during urination you may have pyelonephritis. I also would suggest that a urine culture and sensitivity be done -this can be done in a medical center laboratory. I would not suggest a herbal remedy for you but a consultation with a nephrologist. I will email you in private so you can be further guided and tell me your laboratory results and/or other symptoms.
DOC please help …….
July 22nd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
hello po doc 25 yrs old po ako 3 years na po akong di dinadatnan ng bwunang dalaw sabi ng frends ko dahil daw sa katabahan ko.. ang banaba tea po ba’y makakagamot sa problema ko?…..tnx and more power
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From Doc Emil: Oo posibleng dahil sa katabaan ay may “interference” ang “fat cells” sa “ovulation” ngunit dapat pa rin ikaw na kumunsulta sa gynecologist. Ang banaba tea ay makakatulong sa yo para mabawasan ang timbang. Payo ko rin ay mag diet ka kasi ang banaba ay tutulong lang sa yong mga kinakain; ang “fat deposits” na nasa katawan mo na ay kainlangang matunaw sa pamamagitan ng diet. When you take banaba, what you eat as fat will eventually get lost, while this is on-going, the body has no choice but to burn your stored fat. So the key is not to eat too much fat so that banaba can handle your daily fat intake.
July 25th, 2007 at 9:34 am
dear doc,
July 25th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Dear Doc,
I experience painful urination this day, this started earlierthis morning and I believed this has something to do with the love-making I had with my husband last night. This occurs only now, before I don’t experience cases like this. I used to have a history of U.T.I./ infection before.
Is it the same again?
I will wait for your answer/response with regards to this matter.
Thank you and May God continue to bless you.
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From Doc Emil: Yes you could have a urinary tract infection and it might be a cystitis or lower urinary tract infection. You need to seen by a doctor for evaluation of the UTI. Your past history of UTI may not be related to the present condition. What is important is for the doctor to examine you and make sure it is just UTI. Banaba tea can help you but it might not be enough.
July 27th, 2007 at 2:07 am
hi doc,my father has undergone ultrasound (partial abdomen) this week. and it was found out that he has left cortical renal cysts, & some other infection on his gall blader,prostate etc.. doc, is’t a serious case?.. can banaba help him back to his normal condition?..another thing doc, he also has minimal pleural effusion thats why he used to catch his breath.. hope you can help me doc. salamat po.. more power!
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From Doc Emil: Dear Lee-ann, your father may have cystic kidney disease (see my response to Benny) and he may have decreased immune state, that’s why some other organs in the body has infection. The pleural effusion may mean pneumonia. The fluid in the lungs causes this shortness of breath. Your father needs to be hospitalized for work-up, infection control and maybe an evaluation and medical intervention for pleural effusion. It is quite difficult to say what is going on. It may also be a Multi organ cystic disease or cysts in other organs such as gall bladder, pancreas, etc. You have to bring him to a hospital for proper workup and management.
July 27th, 2007 at 8:09 am
dear doc. I’m 37 years old, last march 23 biglang sumakit ang likod ko, tapos nong umihi ako, may halong dugo, check up agad ako and according to ultra sound result, may 1cm cyst daw na tumubo sa right kidney ko.. may mga pagkakataon na may lumalabas na blood clot tuwing umiihi ako..mula nang ma diagnos ako, parang matigas ang right kidney ko..umiinom din ako ng banaba at sambong tablet (3tab 3x a day) na galing sa DOH…hanggang ngayon may paminsan-minsan halo pa ring dugo ang urine ko at palaging sumasakit ang likod ko.
MGA TANONG:
1. Anu po ba ang sakit ko?
2. itutuloy ko pa ba ang pag-inom ng banaba bark at sambong?
3. Anu po ang tamang dosage ng banaba at sambong?
4. Tama po bang mag-exercise ako araw-araw?
until here and may God Bless You
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From Doc Emil: Dear Benny, baka meron kang tinatawag na “cystic disease of the kidneys” at kailangan mo ng mas mabuting examination ng doktor. Below are some of the symptoms of cystic kidney disease:
1. Blood in the urine
2. Flank pain on one or both sides (masakit ang tagiliran)Â
3. Excessive urination at night
4. Abdominal pain or tenderness (masakit ang tiyan lalo na pag tinuunan) any part of abdomen
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease include the following: Nail abnormalities, Joint pain, Drowsiness, High blood pressure
Kailangang mag follow-up ka sa nephrologist. Ang operation ay di karaniwang ginagawa sa cystic kidney disease. Walang masama kung iinom ka ng banaba o kaya ay sambong pero di ang mga ito ang pipigil sa ibang complication na maaring mangyari katulad ng “high blood pressure.”
July 30th, 2007 at 1:47 am
dear doctor,
my husband had his kidney ultrasound and the doctor found out that there are 2 stone in his left kidney measuring .40 cm. His doctor required him to undergo ESWL
July 30th, 2007 at 1:51 am
good morning doc.. My husband had his kidney ultrasound last July 26 and found out that he has stones measuring .40 cm. His doctor adviced him to undergo ESWL (which really cost a lot). I am wondering if this banaba leaf can help him overcome these stones.
Is the measurement of the kidney stone really need ESWL? Or i can choose another option like drinking herbal medicine?
thank you very much and God bless
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From Doc Emil: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non surgical, but expensive procedure as you have said and is recommended for urinary stones less than 2 cm. If your husband does not have severe pain and there are no signs of pathological signs (e.g., hydronephrosis) in the kidneys as a result of blockage, I would take plenty of water and Sambong 500mg 1 tablet 4x daily for 3 months. Regular medical checkup, say once a month, will be your guide for success. There has been quite a number people who have been saved of the surgical procedures with sambong.
Hydronephrosis is a pathological condition resulting from increased pressure of the urinary tract causing kidney damage. The increased pressure is due to blockade of the urinary tract system by the stone.
August 1st, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Good afternoon Doc,
My wife is pregnant, 6 months far and we figure out yesterday that she has gestational diabetes. Is banaba tea safe for using during the pregnancy?
We would like to add it to her diet in order to promote a faster glicemy level reductio.
Thank you and have a good day
Paul
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From Doc Emil: Banaba has not been evaluated for pregnant mothers (insufficient data of safety in pregnancy). I would not use it while pregnant. Diabetes with pregnancy is double burden; prenancy induced diabetes is due to insulin resistance which develops as a result of pregnancy. Insulin is still drug of choice plus diet. If altenative medicine has a place in gestatiional diabetes, it would be the right food and the right frequency of meals that would help manage carbohydrate load. Oral tablet that is being evaluated for gestational diabetes is Glyburide but it is not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy.
August 4th, 2007 at 6:51 am
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ast july 28, nalaman ko na me diabetes ang mother, yun sugar nya is 309 …. one week medication.. me niresita ang doctor. pinapainom ko rin ang mother ko ng banaba herbal tea 2x a day…morning and evening. control na sa kinakain nya… effective ang banaba. at nakita ko rin sa Salamat Doc last july 29, na ang Banaba ang isa rin makacontrol ng sugar. at iniinom ko rin ngayon for fighting obesity… preventing diabetes kasi nga nanay ko e diabetic. Salamat po sa website ninyo at dami akong natutunan sa herbal medicines. binigay ko rin sa mga ka opismets ko, kung sakaling may nagkasakit sa familya nila at least me copya na sila sa mga plants na gawin alternative medicine.
Again, Maraming Salamat.
August 14th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Dear Doc,
Im 42 yrs old, male. After undergoing annual physical exam, our doctor said i have hypertension. My BP at that time is 140/100. However i do have BP monitor which i used regularly before going to sleep at night. My usual BP is 137/87. Is this high enough that needs medication?
I try to use sambong capsules as my maintenance, 750 to 500 mg every other day. It works so far.
My question is can I use it for lifetime.
Thank you very much for your response.
August 21st, 2007 at 6:08 pm
hi,doc! just want to ask regarding anal fistula, if it is high and recurring what type of surgery is needed? and if after the surgery thefistula and abscess recurrs,is there a need to undergo surgery again? Please i need help! What should be done?? THanks. this site is great for it helps a lot of people. God bless!
August 31st, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Hello Doc, my husband is diabetic type 2, can i have him drink water from banaba boiled leaves everyday? sometimes his sugar is low, sometimes its high. he is taking insulin shots for more than 10 years now . thank you doc
May Walker
September 1st, 2007 at 4:39 pm
hello po, nag kasakit po ang father ko and one of the problems is his kidney sabi po ng doctor na tumingin sa kanya eh baka daw po may isang ugat po na nagbara kaya po pataas ng pataas ang bp nya at baka daw po dumaan sa dialisis if meron nga pong nagbara na ugat can banaba tea or sambong can help, magastos po kasi ang dialisis.
thanks po
fhe
From Doc Emil: Banaba tea and sambong can help improve kidney function by increased urination. But if the problem is the blood supply to the kidneys or the “filtration system” (glomerulus) which is essentially blood flow, herbals can only do supportive effects. Kailangan pa rin ang dialysis o kung di na gumagana ang parehong bato, kidney transpant na kailangan.
September 11th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Dear Doc.
after i had sex 1month ago. after that day nagkaron ako ng discharge parang yellow 1 month na hndi humihinto. hindi naman masakit pag-ihi ko. nagpachek up na ako sabi may uti ako. pero bakit ganon may lumalabas pa din sa akin? ano un? pwede ba maging tulo un?
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From Doc Emil: Mas makabuti kung magkonsulta ka uli sa doctor para malaman ang sanhi ng yellow discharge. Maaring hindi UTI lang yan. Baka kailanganing mo ang iba pang laboratory examination katulad ng “smear” ng discharge or kaya ay “microbiological culture.”
September 26th, 2007 at 4:27 am
doc ok lang ba na pakuluan ang pinatuyong dahon ng banaba? at kung paano po ang tamang sukat sa tuyong dahon?
salamat po.
October 5th, 2007 at 6:43 am
DOC PALAGI PONG MASAKIT ANG HITA KO PATI NA ANG TAGILIRAN KO, ANU PO KAYA ANG SAKIT KO,
November 9th, 2007 at 5:16 am
LALONG LUMALA ANG SAKIT KO!!!
November 15th, 2007 at 8:46 am
gud day po…
tatanong ko lang po sana yung condition ko… i had my period last oct 27… after that i had this discharge and it has this not-so-good odor… tapos nung minsan my droplets of blood pa akong nakita sa underwear ko… nung minsan naman sumakit yung puson ko tapos my konting blood akong nakita nung umihi ako… nadiagnose ako with UTI last august and i had my smear the same month and the ob told me na im clear of any std.. i had sex twice after my smear… and until now i have that discharge… ano po kaya ito? thank you po…
November 15th, 2007 at 8:50 am
Good afternoon Dr. Emil,
I was diagnosed in late October to have chronic cystitis and description of cystocopy read: urinary bladder surface erosion. In the stroma are inflammatory cells and von Brunn’s Nests.
Ano po bang herbal medicine and puwede kong i-take? I have finished taking Quinolon (for 1 week); Ciprofloxacion, for 2 weeks, and 3 more days of ciprofloxacin before and after cystoscopy. But bleeding (although slight) is still there. What could be the best herbal medicine to take? I am currently drinking tea from boiled fresh leaves of saluyot, and afterwards would eat the boiled leaves. Will this help?
Many thanks,
beulah
November 16th, 2007 at 2:12 am
Gud am Doc,
I am Jane De Leon, 36 years old and I was diagnosed 6 years ago with IGA Nepropathy, my creatine is 270 and my GFR is 32% ml. My meds are prednisone 10 mg. every other day ko syang iniinum, fish body oil 2 capsules per meal, 5 ml cibacen and 2 Iberet FA.
Ask ko lang Doc kung pwede sa akin ang banaba tea or sambong tea, kasi sabi sa akin hindi daw ako dapat dumipende lang sa mga gamot ko, dapat daw may iniinom din akong herbal medicines.
Salamat po.
Jane De Leon
November 18th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Dear Doc Emil,
i’m 31 years old and almost 5 months na wala pa rin akong dalaw (menstration). Dati kasi, nagpa-inject ako ng Depo sa OB ko as a family planning method. Pero i told my OB to stopped having Depo last June this year. From then on, di na ako dinatnan. Nagpa-ultrasound ako and i found out na may Polycystic Ovary daw ako. Isang side-effect ho ba ng Depo ang magkaroon ng POCS? Sabi din ng OB-Gyne ko na i have to lose weight kasi i’m gaining weight from the time i started taking Depo. My mother suggested na inum daw ako ng Banaba. Would taking Banaba helped me in my POCS? What is the recommended dosage po? Hope to hear from you. Salamat po and God bless!!
heidi
November 18th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
Dear Doc Emil,
Another question po. If i cannot get a Banaba leaf around here, can you recommend a tablet that i can take that has the same potency as the actual plant? Para ho kasing walang Banaba plant dito sa amin eh.
Salamat po uli…
God Bless,
Heidi
November 21st, 2007 at 7:59 am
Hi Doc,
Doc wla nman po ako nararamdaman sa sarili ko maliban itong tumutulo sa ari ko sperm na di maintindihan pero pg kita ko sa brief ko kulay “nana” minsan isang gabi masakit ung sa puson ko kya ng panic na ako…ano po ba ito na nararamdaman ko? may herbal para di to ksi last time po ng pa tingin ako mahal na ang gamot na nerista sa akin ang sabi either injections daw or antiboitic…gus2 ko maniwala sa inyo as soon as possible…tnx poh
November 21st, 2007 at 8:20 am
hi doc,im pregnant 32weeks n.since 4months me UTI ako ngtake n aq ng cefalexin 3xadays for 7days bumaba lng ung UTI q pero d nwwla,,tpos ater a month ng ngpa urine test uli aq meron prin po aq UTI nresitahan uli aq ng ob q ng mas mataas n antibiotics for 7days uli cefuroxime 500mg assymtomatic po UTI q kc wla nman po aq nrramdaman wlang problema s pag-ihi q…18-20 po result ng pus cells q..ayoko n po mgtake ng antibiotics kc wla po ngyyari bumaba uti q pero d po nwwla,ngpacultured nrin po aq ng urine q,wla nman po nkitang bacteria. ang mahal mahal p po ng gamot..ok lng po ba n uminom aq ng banaba?safe po b un s buntis?tnx po…Mary Ann Anonuevo
November 23rd, 2007 at 10:07 am
dear doc,
un anak ko po 3 yrs old laging ihi ng ihi.. last month pina test po namin ung ihi nya wla pong infection malinis naman po ang ihi nya ,pero ng ipakita namin sa doktor niresetahan pa din sya ng antibiotic dahil sa sobrang dalas ng pag-ihi. gumaling po siya pero bumalik po ulit ngayon.. halos every 10 minutes umiihi sya. pwede po ba sya uminom ng banaba? pwede po ba un sa bata? at ilan pong dahon amg ilalaga para sa kanya.
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From Doc Emil: Dapat mong patingnan siya sa isang Urologist bago magpasya na gumamit ng halamang gamot tulad ng banaba. D makakasama ang banaba pero maaring hindi nito malulunasan ang condition ang anak mo kung hindi malalaman or ma-examine ang bata ng isang doctor.
November 25th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
hi doc! just want to ask if what is more effective, the banaba tea that can be purchased in the store or the banaba drink na nilalaga (dahon)?
And I also read that cranberries are good for uti. is it ok if I take cranberry tablets together with banaba tea? I also heard of this d-mennose, is this also good for uti?
Thanks doc!
November 27th, 2007 at 2:16 am
Magandang araw po sa inyo..,hindi po normal ang pag ihi nang asawa ko..,kada 10 minutes po siya umiihi,(tapos po mainitin ang ulo)20 years napo tong sakit nya..,nag pa checkup na po siya sa Doctor(urinary)daw po ung sakit nya.dati po siyang umiinom nang gamot..nong pong wala ring pag babago ang pag ihi nya..,pina hinto ko na po ung pag inom nya nang gamot.last 2005 po nag pabili po ako sa pinas nang dahon nang banana,yon po ang pina inom ko sa kanya..,pero hindi po na 22loy 2loy ang pag inom,dahilan pong sa pinas pa po mabibili..,saka po bakit po nong uminom cya nang nilagang dahon nang banaba,medyo masakit po ang tyan nya.ito po bang halamang gamot ay makakatulong sa pag galing sa sakit nya..,at ano ano pa po bang halamang gamot ang maaari nyang inomin..,at paano po ang pag papainom nang mga ito..,tulongang nyo po ako(ito po ang malaki kong problema)Maraming maraming salamat po.
November 27th, 2007 at 8:40 am
Doc,
Good Day! I was diagnosed to have multiple myoma. I have no kids yet and 39 yrs. old. Ano po bang herbal meds na pwede mag reduce or tanggal myoma.
Thank you very much and God Bless.
November 27th, 2007 at 8:40 am
Doc,
Good Day! I was diagnosed to have multiple myoma. I have no kids yet and 39 yrs. old. Ano po bang herbal meds na pwede mag reduce or tanggal myoma.
Thank you very much and God Bless.
cecil
December 6th, 2007 at 12:04 am
dear doc,im 25 years old,,i have prob lang kasi yung ihi ko is yellow,,ddi muna me nagpaconsult sa doctor kasi natatakot po ako,,minsan itchy yung private part ko daming butlig..i have this bad odor kung umihi ako,,anu pala sakit ko doc please help me,,is banaba can cure this
thank you
sheila
January 27th, 2008 at 2:15 am
good morning po doc, 34 years old tanong ko lang po kung anong ang sintomas ng UTI. KIDNEY
January 27th, 2008 at 2:28 am
good morning doc, 34 years old ang problema ko kasi palaging sumasakit yung likod ko hita ko mahilig po kasi ako sa softdrinks
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From Doc Emil: Soft drinks contain phophates. Masama ito sa mga tao na may osteoporosis at sa mga taong may kidney stones. Sa palaging sakit ng likod, pa-check up ka baka may spinal problem ka tulad ng scoliosis o di kaya ay kidney problems.
February 5th, 2008 at 7:10 am
hi doc, meron po ako gallstones. ayaw ko pong magpaopera, makakatulong po ba ang pag-inom ng sambong or banaba tea?
thanks
February 9th, 2008 at 12:18 am
gud day doc,
na-ultrasound po ako, may kidney stones daw ako on both kidneys, ni-recommend ako ng urologist ko na magpa-KUB IVP. No stones being seen in the results,so he told me just to take sodium bicarbonate for a month, sinabayan ko po ng banaba,after that i had my urinalysis again, but still i have red blood cell, but it went down, dati 10-15, but now only 3-6, and my albumin dati was +, but now nkalagay nalang po ay trace.Ibig po bang sabihin may stones parin kaya ako doc? I haven’t try drinking sambong yet,what’s more effective doc,the sambong leaves or the tablet? what is the right dose for me, i’m 42 yrs. old.
Thank you vry much and more power to you…
February 10th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Hello po and good day ako po c wences ofw sa lebanon gusto ko lang po magtanong ano po kaya ang posibleng diagnosis,nakakaramdam po ako ng pananakit sa puson pagkatapos ng mentruation ko and during ng menstruation ko di na po yata normal un size ng buong blood na lumalabas,may nakapagsabi po baka endometriosis gusto ko lang po malaman,at ano po ang pwedeng maigamot salamat po
February 13th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Good day> I have a tiny kidney stone in my right kidney. I have been drinking banaba tea for eight moths and sambong tea fot 4 months? is this enough already to remove my kidney stone? and is it safe to drink fitrum even if I have kidney stone?
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From Doc Emil: I would recommend sambong tablets 500mg 4x daily; sambong tea is a preventive, unless your consumption of it approximates the therapeutic (treatment) dose. You need to have your stone evaluated, medically, if you have been successful in dissolving or expelling it out. I don’t think taking L-carnitine/Green tea extract (Fitrum) will be a concern.
February 18th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
elow poh…….gusto ko po sana itanong kung ano ang mga sintomas nga taong may kidney stone?
February 18th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
at kung ano pinagkaiba ng taong mayroon kidney stone sa taong normal? tanxxxxxxxxx pohhhhhhh,,,,,,,,,,,,
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From Doc Emil: Ang kidney stones sa tao ay nagdudulot ng kirot o sakit sa pagihi, ngalay or sakit sa sasapnan. Nagkakaroon din ang dugo sa ihi kaya mapula kadalasan ang ihi.
February 19th, 2008 at 5:31 am
itanong lang po kung anong mabisang herbal na gamot ng mayoma
thank you so much
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From Doc Emil: Wala pong mabisang herbal sa myoma. Phytoestrogens: soy, root crops such as gabi can reduce the risk of myoma.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:24 am
Doc, gandang araw po!!
tanong ko lang kung anong mabuting herbal medicine para sa hypertension at heart problem??? un po kasing father ko e nakadalawa ng mild stroke at sa ngayon po e ang dami nyang gamot na tinitake. marami pong nagsasabi na mabuti ang BIGNAY sa hypertension kung kaya’t Pinapainum po namin siya ng nilagang dahon ng bignay, wala po ba itong sideeffect??? at mabuti po ba talaga ito sa highblood??
thanks and God Bless!!!!
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:05 am
gud day DOC,
i just deliver my baby last sept 07.and that time nadiagnose ako na may mayoma.is there any herbal medication for it,and also i do have a mass in my left tyroid.
please doc,let me know nagpapabreastfeeding po kasi ako,so gusto ko lang po malaman ang safe na pwede kong igamot.
maraming salamat po and more power.
GOD BLESS
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 am
good day po!tanong ko lang po, normal po ba ung pagkakaroon ng u.t.i. after menstruation.nagkakaroon po kasi ako every month pagkatapos ng menstruation.thanks po!
February 24th, 2008 at 12:50 am
gud day po’ sa ultrasound ko po, may nakitang kidney stones in both of my kidneys, but in my KUB IVP none….. ano po ang right dose for me if i’ll start taking sambong tablets? i’m 42 yrs. old.
thank u po doc.
February 24th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
just want to ask if sambong and banaba are good supplements for someone who’s on dialysis? Thank you
February 26th, 2008 at 2:21 am
gud day poh doc,tanong lang po kkung pwede gamot sa hyperacidity? tanx u much doc………..
February 26th, 2008 at 2:27 am
i mean po, ano pwede gamot sa hyperacidity? yanx u po doc……
February 27th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Gud day to you Dr.! Gusto ko lang sanang komunsuta if okey lang ba sa aking kapatid na mag intake ng Banaba in capsule after his surgery for gall bladder stone? Kasi mataas daw ang kanyang uric acid na maaaring magkaroon ng kidney stone. Salamat po…
Genne
February 29th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Doc,
Dati po na ka UTI na po ako almost 1 month po ako na karoon dahil sa hindi ko ginagamot wala po akong sapat na kaalaman na gamutin pero nawala din po after 1month tapos bigla pong bumalik almost 1week din po na sumasakit an ari ko pero nawala din po. Ngayon may naka sex ako bumalik po uli pero malinis naman po yong babae. Gusto ko po sanang malaman kung bakit po ako nag karoon nanaman. And except sa pag punta sa doctor anung dapat ko pong gawin? Anung gamot ang epektibo? SA palagay nyo po doc bakit po kaya biglang bumabalik ang ganun sakit sa akin?
Salamat po..
(Doc kung maari po ay sa Email Address ko nalang po nyo ipadala an inyong kasagutan sa tanong ko.. Maraming Salamat po)
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:54 am
hi doc.. nag be-breast feeding po ako. pwede po ba akong mag banaba tea? i want to lose weight po kasi..
March 7th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Dear Doc Emil,
Is there any herbal substitute for “avodart” (dutasteride). It is very expensive at PhP 93.00 per capsule? Or do you have an alternative herbal cure for benign prostate.
Regards,
Raul
March 11th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Dear Doc Emil,
I have question po sana i hope you wont mind.. i’m three months pregnant and i have kidney stones. will it be safe if i drink sambong?.. i’ve told my OB about my situation and she only said that she’ll monitor my condition. however po, in the past three weeks,, feeling ko po lumalala yung kidney ko,, i’m scared that it will affect my baby.. thanks po for reading..
irish
March 16th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Doc,
may mayoma ako and I just want to find out what kind of herbal medicine ang makatulong sa akin. 3cm plang ang laki ng mayoma ko. Thanks po.
Hope
March 17th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Goodmorning Doc,
may mayoma po ako na dalawa, mayoma nodules daw po, measuring 1.9 x 1.3 cm and 1.6 x 1.6 cm last july 2007 pa. and may UTI po ako na pabalik balik since year 1998(im 31 rears old now, one and a half year na married at di pa po ako nabubuntis). nagpacheck up na po ako twice wala naman po nireseta na gamot. gusto ko pong mawala yung mayoma ko or to prevent na maging kumplicado sya, pati po yung UTI ko, and gusto ko rin po magkaanak. maraming salamat doc, and more power.
March 17th, 2008 at 8:04 am
ask ko lang po kung pwede ako inom ng sambong tablet kasi meron po akong gall bladder stone. mslski na po nagagastos ko sa gamot ko na buscopan, rowachol, at famotidine. paano po ang pan\g inom ng sambong tablet?
thanks alice
March 20th, 2008 at 3:54 am
Hi Doc!
Ok ba inumin yung mga commercially available na banaba tea? Do they have the same potency as those prepared at home? Thanks!
March 23rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
Doc,
my mom and dad had a diabetes, they drink this banaba tea , and lagundi tea. . . does lagundi help to lower blood sugar? THnx and God bless. . .
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:00 am
hi doc,
Doc ask ko po kung anung dapat kong gawin,Kasi po doc meron po yata akong tulo kasi may lumalabas na “nana” at pag umiihi ako nahihirapan ako,pag tapos na po akong umihi may konting dugo ang lumalabas.pag gabi po hindi ako makatulog sanhi ng karamdaman kong ito.Sana doc matulungan niyo po ako sa madaling panahon.
hindi pa po ako ngapapatingin sa doctor kasi po wala pa akong perang pampacheckup.salamat po
March 26th, 2008 at 8:29 am
hi doc, would this be helpful to me ? this sambong, banaba tea? i used to have a cyst in my bartholin glnd? whats the main cause of it? im scared thats why what i did is, i drink antibiotic then the cyst, automatically disappear. i mean kusa syang pumutok, after nun, evry time i pee, warm water, tpos ung discharge ko grabe ang amoy. its kinda bad. dats why i always wash vagina tlga. tpos nagbetadine antiseptic wash ako.. to make sure antibac kse. tpos evrytime nkikita ko tlga ung discharge ko brwnish na sya, sometimes yellowish, yung amoy lng tlga. mejo di ok,helppp.. im kinda scared.. can u email me on private? thnx..god bless
March 28th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Doc,
I would just like to know if there are studies already made concerning the chemical composition of banaba. if there are, can you please provide me the reference/s.
Thanks very much
From Doc Emil: The studies on the chemical composition of banaba were done mostly by the Japanese. Try this link to search the databases: PubMed – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/
March 28th, 2008 at 8:09 am
I have been supplying dried banaba leaves for 2 years already. My mom is a diabetic for 10 years and her kidneys are in excellent condition, thanks to the banaba leaves.
Since it is safe to drink banaba tea everyday, having a ready to drink “tea bag” is better than the leaves coz you will still need to cut them and boil before you can drink, but you have to choose carefully which brand to use coz you don’t know what’s inside the teabags, therefore you can’t be asured that it is 100% dried banaba leaves.
The best way to benefit from banaba is by preparing it like tea and not boiling (as per my japanese customer’s advice).
Hope this will help.
March 31st, 2008 at 6:09 am
hi would like to ask how many banaba tea leaves should i take to promote weight loss thanks more power!!!
From Doc Emil: Use 1 tbsp bananba leaves plus 1 cup boiling water, 3x daily. Walang weight loss kung waland diet and exercise. Ang food supplements ay makakatulong sa maayos na pagtanggal ng body fat, lower blood sugar at lower cholesterol pero hindi ito mabilisan, hanggang 6 months or more ang gamit at programa. Be patient if you want natural food supplementation. Revestratol, green tea, banaba and turmeric are also compatible for better weight loss.
March 31st, 2008 at 7:33 am
gud morning po.tanong ko lang po kung ano po bang magandang gamot sa mayoma..gustong gusto ko pong mag kaanak umiinom ako clomid 3 months na pero parang hindi ako nag oovulate…sana po matulungan nyo po ako god blees po
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From Doc Emil: Surgical and kaso mo. Dapat ay payo ng OB-Gyne para makasiguro. Hindi nakukuha sa gamot ang pag tanggal ng myoma. Yung ovulation ay maaring ibang dahilan kasi may nagbubuntis kahit may myoma… kaya lang complicado na ang childbirth at caesarian and ginagawang procedure for delivery.
April 8th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Gud day poh Doc,
my uti po me hanggang ngayun dipa na ok
nag pa check up me twice. yun last CIPROBAY XR 1000mg
for 1 week ang binigay na gamot. last february pa doc. but, bumalik na naman
doc, d naman ako gumamit ng ibang babae gf ko lng.
anu bang lunas nito doc o anu ang dapat gawin? thnx
April 8th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
hi sir,
itanong ko po kung anong mabisang herbal para po sa gout ko i try na ang low purine diets pero minsa po bumabalik ang sakit pag uminom po ako ng alloprimol nag kakaroon po ako ng rushed sa katawan i got exercise every other day like badminton sometime jogging. sana po mapayuhan ninyo ako…sa ngayon umiimom po ako ng banaba
marami pong salamat sa pagtulong ninyo intayin ko po ang kasagutan ninyo
April 9th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Good day Doc,
Gusto ko lang po malaman kung ano po ang pwedeng herbal medicine for acute glomerulonephritis. naglalabas po ako nang maraming protein sa urine. Pero wala akong ibang nararamdaman , lahat po ay normal yun lang medyo mataas ang cholesterol ko. I was diagnosed and i was advised to take prednisone 10. ano pa po ba ang pwedeng gamot para maging normal na ulit ang urine ko.
Sana po matulungan nyo ako..pwede po ba ako uminom nang banaba tea or sambong Tea?
Umaasa po ako na matulungan nyo ako.
Maraming salamat po.
April 11th, 2008 at 5:27 am
gud morning doc.
tanong ko lng yong sa goiter ko kung ano po yong mabisang gamot para matanggal. at yong sa likod ko kumikirot parang mayrong malamig na tubig pumapasok ano din po ba ang pwede igamot, atsa rayuma po,, kung anong herbal na gamot ang pwede kong inumin,, sana po matulungan nyo po ako,, god bless u,,.
April 14th, 2008 at 4:56 am
hi doc,
a pleasant day to you!
doc i would just like to ask if drinking banaba tea would help lower the bp of my father. I checked his bp 2-3x a day his bp would alwyas be160/110, 150/100 & 150/90 for a week time. His taking regularly his anti-hypertensive meds plus his also taking anti-hemorrhagic meds bec everytime his bp rises 160/120 he would have nose bleed that would last for as much as an hour or half. He has a history of hyperthyroidism.
What would be the best herbal medicine he can take for his conditions.
A million thanks DOC!
April 16th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Doc ,
Ask ko lang p0 . sumasakit un bandang pus0n ko .. pati likod , pero di nmn p0 ako hirap umihi at wala nmn p0ng dugo .. per0 nung pina-check p0 ang ihi ko . may bacteria nga daw p0 at bngyan ako ng gamot .. 2nd check ng urine ko . bumaba . tap0s continue ung antibiotics , then 3rd check ng urine tumaas n2man p0 . pinalitan ng bactrum ba un na antibiotics pero sumasakit prn po ang pus0n mjo sa tagiliran , and pati p0 likod ko . masyado lang po ako ngwoworry .. na baka tulad sa nabasa ko dto may st0ne na mkita or what skn .. per0 un ihi ko p0 normal na yellow..
THANKYOU poh and GODBLESS ..
April 16th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Doc,
mabuti ba un banaba sakin ?
April 17th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
gud day po doc…sana po magkaroon kayong powder o capsule na miracle tea para po pwede po syang ipadala sa ibang bansa katulad ng japan..maraming salamat po sana po masagot nyo po katanungan ko
April 21st, 2008 at 5:23 am
hi Doc!
madalas po kasing sumasakit ang tiyan ko sa may bandang kaliwa at minsan na din po akong nagpacheck-up sa provincial hospital. binigyan ako ng gamot ng doctor na Ranitidine 300mg, naka 1-week ako umiinum ng gamot pero sumasakit pa rin ang tiyan ko, kadalasan sa gabi ako nakakaramdam ng pananakit ng tiyan, hindi naman gaano masakit pero nababahala pa rin ako kung ano na ‘tong nangyayari sa tiyan ko. okay naman po ang pagdumi ko at wala din akong infection sa ihi.
ano po ba ang mga dapat kong gawin o anong gamot po ang dapat kong inumin para mawala na ang pananakit ng tiyan ko..?
hintayin ko po ang sagot nyo sa tanong ko.
(kung ok lang po sa inyo, ipadala nyo po ang sagot nyo sa e-add ko na
kenneth.concepcion@yahoo.com )
salamat po…
April 21st, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I’ve got some good news for South (Eastern) residents of U.S.A.
Any expert out there, correct me if I’m wrong, but ‘Banaba’ is the exact same plant as the very common, ornamental/landscaping plant Crepe Myrtle, or Crape Myrtle, or Giant Crape Myrtle! (one source: http://www.HerbalExtractsPlus.com/banaba.cfm)
At least, the two plants have the same genus species name (Lagestroemia speciosa). Would anyone please confirm the Crepe Myrtles here in Florida, for example, indeed contain the exact same active, beneficial ingredient, Corosolic acid, in its leaves, stems, flowers or bark, as does the Banaba in e.g. the Philippines?
What a shame that thousands, perhaps millions of even suffering diabetic property owners cut down and throw away as yard ‘waste’ these medicinal cuttings/leaves, which, if taken over time, may even cure their insulin resistance diabetes, safely, effectively, toxic-side effect free, and above all, with virtually no cost!
It is also interesting to note, that recent ‘big pharma’ attempts to synthesize and then patent an artificial, chemical version of Corosolic acid, in order to produce likely another dangerous, mostly ineffective new drug, have thankfully, so far, failed. : ) (see WellBeingJournal.com current issue – very highly recommended journal)
But big Pharma did choose Corosolic acid, among several other herbal candidates, as the best and most effective choice to model their diabetic ‘treatment’ drug after.
Thank God for His God-designed medicines!
D.M.J.
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:47 am
ihi po ako ng ihi, tas marami nman po akong iniihi kaso masakit pagpatapos n ang pag ihi ko, at masakit din po ang tyan ko. 1week n po ganito ang nararamdaman ko. ano po kaya ang sakit ko?at may pwede po ba kayong ireta sa akin, kahit hertal medicine?
wala naman pong blood discharge o yellow pag umiihi ako. pag umaga po pag gising madilaw ang ihi ko, pro sa magahapon nde nman po madilaw.
Ano pong payo ang maibibigay nyo sa kin?
thank you po.
April 26th, 2008 at 1:50 am
hi tanong ko lang kung ung banana tea ay nakagagamot ng gallstone..
thanks
yie
May 1st, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Hi, Doc,
I AM GOING TO 8 MONTHS PREGNANT AND I HAVE MILD UTI INFECTION FOR 1 MONTH AND THE OB GYN ADVISED ME TO TAKE ANTIBIOTIC BUT I DIDNT COZ I DONT HAVE SO MUCH SYMPTOMS OF WORSE AND I AM ONLY TAKING LOTS OF WATER AND BUKO JUICE.THE REASON WHY I DONT WANNA TAKE ANTIBIOTIC IS BACAUSE IN MY FIRST PRENANCY 6 YEARS AGO I HAVE UTI AND AFTER TAKING ANTIBIOTIC I FEEL WORSE ABOUT VAGGINAL ITCHINESS IT IS SOMETHIN LIKE YEAST AND I REALLY DONT LIKE THOSE FEELING OF ITCHINESS.MY QUESTION IS. IS IT SAFE STILL FOR MY BABY? I AM ONLY AFRAID THAT MAYBE THE BABY CAN GET THE INFECTION TOO?LASTLY IS IT SAFE TO TAKE BANABA TEA AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR ANTIBIOTIC?
FLOR OF PAMPANGA
PLEASE HELP
May 1st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
DEAR DOC,
IN ANY OF YOUR ANSWER , WALA PA PO KAYON NASAOT KUNG SAF BA ANG BANABA SA BUNTIS?
HAVE A NICE DAY AND HOPE NA MAKA REPLY KAO.
FLOR
May 4th, 2008 at 2:17 am
Doc, good day to you,
Doc mayron akong gallbladder stone about 12mm in diameter, puedi paba matunaw sa Sambong tablet 500 mg? Is it good to take before or after meals and 3x or 4x a day ba?
I have seen in internet, there is a tablet or a capsule, called “Gall Cleanse” which can tear to the stone to small pcs en flush it, is this good to take?
Thanks doc, take care en Godbless!
Serge
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From Doc Emil: Sambong is not for gall bladder cleanse. It is for kidney stones. Try the gall bladder cleanse described in the previous topics.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:19 am
Dear doc Emil,,
doc,,ask ko lang po pwdi po rin ba ako uminom ng banaba tea??may uti po at di po normal menstruaton.
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From Doc Emil: Pwede ang banaba tea for UTI pero kung “heavy” ang infection di kaya yan ng banaba, kailangan ang antibiotic.
May 10th, 2008 at 11:01 am
doc ask ko lang kc po may sculiosis ako.. ano po dapat kng gwin at hindi dapat gawin.. 22 yrs old na po ako at single pa,, sbi lumbar sculiosis daw po ito,, doc may advice po b kau na pede kng gawin.. pwd rin po ba akung magdalan tao?
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From Doc Emil: Pwede ka namang mag dalang tao pero kailangan kumunsulta ka sa isang orthopedic surgeon kung may correction pang magagawa.
May 11th, 2008 at 5:16 am
doc, ask ko lang po kung ano pwedeng gamot sa Cyst sa breast and irregular menstraution. And sa sinusitis po ba may gamot din?thanks po.
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From Doc Emil: Medyo mahirap maiwasan ang breast cyst at irregular menstruation na sabay. Mas makakabuti kung magconsulta ka sa gynecologist. Sa sinusitis, prevention ang isang paraan; kailangan hanapin mo kung may allergy ka, kasi allergy ay isa sa mga sanhi ng pagkakaroon ng sinusitis. Try to avoid using cold water for washing your face in the morning.
May 12th, 2008 at 9:49 am
hai doc anu pong mabisang herbal na gamt pra sa may mga tulo kz yung broder q ay may sakit na ganito ngaun..plzzz help nyu nman poh kmi..
tnx poh doc..
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From Doc Emil: Walang mabisang herbal sa STD. Kailangan mong magpa-check up sa doctor. Antibiotics lang ang mabisang paraan upan magamot yan.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
dear doc emil,
gusto ko po sana mag tanong kung anong herbal med ang pwede for my 3 months old baby diagnosed na may atopic dermatitis, please I need an immediate medication, I hope you can reply the soonest.
Leizle
Abu Dhabi
UAE
May 20th, 2008 at 3:47 am
hi doc, good day! my father had undergone an ultrasound yesterday and the result is: parenchymal calcification inferior pole right kidney probably dystrophic. Renal cortical cyst left kidney. ano pong ibig sabihin ng mga ito? kasi hindi po na discuss nong attending physician niya sa amin. he is now confined in a gov’t hospital in our province. pwede po ba ang banaba tea sa kanya? thanks much doc!
May 20th, 2008 at 3:58 am
isa pa pong tanong ko doc. i was confined last mar 26 and my ultrasound result is: bile sludge and cholecystolithiases. the surgeon tells me that my gall bladder needs to be removed but i requested that i’ll think it first so i decided later not to undergo surgery. i just had a healthy diet as published in the internet. i avoid fatty foods and i opted for alternative medicine of which i was undergoing a steam bath. after one week of such therapy, i had another ultrasound and the result was : gallstones with no cholecystitis. pero lumiit na daw yong gallstones ko kasi first ultrasound was 2.6 cm in diameter and sa 2nd ultrasound was .99 mms nalang yong largest stone. my question is: tama po ba yong decision ko na hindi nlang magpa surgery?
May 20th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
doc gud eve po..pwede po ba uminom ng banaba kung umiinom ako ng gamot sa hypertension..?? at meron na din po ako festula sa pulso..pero dpa po ako na dialysis..sana po masagot nyo question ko..slamat po..
May 26th, 2008 at 4:36 am
doc i hope ur having a good day while your reading my message
magtatanong lng po ako kung bkt my lumalabas na nana sa brief ko sa tuwing gumigising ako sa umaga at every time i masturbate eh my nana na lumalabas pero kaka onti lng..
ano po kaya ang ibig sabihin nun?wala nmn po akong gf at d nmn ako kumukuha ng babae sa labas?
pls reply asap! thanx
May 31st, 2008 at 7:52 pm
dear doc,
im mila doomestic helper here in lebanon but im pilpina. last dec. i got surgery sinus infection. and now my doctor obygene his said i have mayoma 1 c.m. ano po ang gamot dahil ayaw ko pong maoperahan . sbi ng doctor ko depende raw sa size pls. help me thank you and god bless u
June 1st, 2008 at 11:57 am
gud pm doc. anu po b ang pinaka mabisa n herbal medecine para s hypertension. ok po b ang GOTOKOLA at BALBAS PUSA?
If meron po kyo m recommend n herbal plant, pki sama n rin s reply nyo ang tamang dosage at panu ang tamang preparation s pa inum nito.
MORE POWER TO YOU!!
June 1st, 2008 at 4:29 pm
gud pm doc.
meron po kasi akong kakilala eh special person kaya po ako naghahanap ng sgot!!
di ko na po kasi alam gagawin ko ayaw nya po magpacheck up kasi natatakot syang malaman ang result!
kasi ganito po yun!!
lagi pong sumasakit yung tagiliran nya tpos naman po apgdating ng gabi nanginginig yung mga kamay nya natatakot na po ako na bka kung ano na po yun nilalagnat na rin po sya kaya lng pasulpot-sulpot lng po.
sa tingin nyo po ano po bang nangyayari sakanya ska ano po pwede kong gawin pls answer po salamat more power po!!
angel of taguig!!
i will wait for the answer po!
im 16 y/o po!
thanks…
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Hi Doc Emil,
My name is Larry. Gusto ko lang sana humingi ng advice kung ano yong magandang ibigay na gamot sa father ko who is currently facing prostate problems. Naka confined po siya ngayon sa hospital kasi d siya maka-ihi. Ng lagyan ng catheter may dugo pa na kasama ang urine niya. Though its not the first time na nangyari ito, infact two or three years ago halos one month kami sa hospital kasi may kasama ding dugo ang ihi niya minsan may namuong blood ang lumalabas pero wala naman nangyari during those times na nasa hospital kami. Although may gamot na ginagamit i think it was ofloxacin yong nasa vial pero yong urine walang nagbago, bloody pa rin. Dahil sa walang pagbabago kahit na mahal ang ofloxacin nayon we decided to go home. Nang nasa bahay na kami nagpakulo kami ng dried leaves ng “banaba” tapos in just two to three days unti unting naging clear ang urine niya. Tapos heto na naman bumalik sa simula ang story, just last May 28 d naman siya makaihi at ng malagyan ng catheter at may dugo na naman. matigas din ulo kasi ng father ko, ng gumaling na siya d na siya umiinom ng tubig na pinakuluan sa dahon ng banaba. Ciguro mga 1 and 1/2 year lang siya na uminom.
I just want to seek a piece of advice kung ano ang magandang alternative para gumaling na siya. By the way my father is 75 years old.
Thank you
June 13th, 2008 at 10:24 am
hi doc,
June 13th, 2008 at 10:38 am
hi doc,
almost a year ago, i was diagnosed with Acute Glomerulonephritis. I sought medical help only bcoz i found out in a routine urinalysis result that I had numerous amount of RBC and 3+ protein. i also have UTI. my attending nephrologist initially prescribed penicillin. nagpa laboratoty work up na din ako. positive po yung findings sa ASO titer at C3. normal nman po ung creatinine, kidney ultrasound, cbc, 24 hour urine pathology. advice ng doc was to observe lang daw muna kasi nga din po wla po akong symptoms. on the 3rd visit, accordingly kumokonte na po raw ung protein and rbc. so d na po ako bumalik. nagpapa urinalysis na lng po ako at least every 2 months.at the start of the year, i learned about BANABA leaves kaya umiinom na din po ako ng tea. napansin ko po that after 2 months of drinking, naging negative po ung protein tska bumaba po significantly iung RBC count. i assumed that dahil yun sa banaba tea kaya pinagpatuloy ko ang pag-inom hanggang ngayon. but just recently doc, naging cola-colored po uli yung urine ko. it lasted for 4days. i am alarmed. di na po ako bumalik sa doctor ko kasi po i fear that she will recommend biopsy. yun kc po ang sabi nya if hindi po mag improve ung urine kc daw po unkown ung cause. doc, can you enlighten me. please advice me on what to do.
salamat po.
June 14th, 2008 at 3:47 am
hello doc.. nagpaltrasound po ako and may kindey stones na nakita sa both kiney ko sizes 0.4cm.. advise sa akin ng doctor is shockwave treatment but i think na maliit lang yung stones sa kidney ko.. dapat po ba talagang i shockwave ako? mahal po kasi yun at di ko kaya kaya kung may pwedeng herbal medicine na makakatulong sa akin ay gusto ko pong malaman maraming salamat po
June 17th, 2008 at 7:23 am
hello,, pare may sulosyon dyan, uminom ka ng products ng DXN INTERNATIONAL angRG-GL lang ang katapat ng sakit mo.. gagaling ka doon..
June 19th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Doc, I’m kinda worried with my liver. Is their any herbal medicine I can take? Thanks.
June 20th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
hi doc.. ask ko lang po, madalas po kasing sumakit ang tagiliran ko (right side) natatakot n po ako kc sabi ng mama ko baka daw po may sakit n ko sa bato.. yung papa ko po kasi sa ganong sakit ang kinamatay.. natatakot po ako, kasi lagi din po madilaw ang ihi ko.. ano po ba ang tamang herbal medicine na inumin? wala po kc akong tym mag pacheck up dahil po sa work ko.. sana po matugunan ninyo ang mga tanong ko, natatatakot n po kc ako tlga.. salamat po.. hihintayin ko po ang sagot ninyo
June 24th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Dear Doctor,
I find very fortunate to read your answers to the questions mentioned in their letters. I would like to know if it is quite all right to be mixing Banaba with other teas, like green tea, neem leaves, etc. I have been boiling them for about 5 minutes whenever I am making the drink. Is there some side effects boiling neem leaves to be taken as a drink. And lastly, is there truth to the notion that neem leaves can enhance the men’s virility, thus helping curing sexual dysfunction. Kindly, if possible, send some answers also to my email address….salcher_275@yahoo.com.ph
Thank you very much, more power and God bless.
July 1st, 2008 at 9:10 am
doc ako po c jay 26 yr old npo ako ongoing dialysis threatment npo ako dahil sa aking karamdamang mataas ang creatinine ko at bun ko umaabot npo sa mahigit 1000 ang crea ko maka2tulong po ba nag banaba sa aking karamdaman? at kung ito po ba ay makapagpababa ng creatinine ko? nakaka isang bwan plang po kc akong nag padialysis…salamat po! hntayin kpo ang inyong kasagutan.. more power po!
July 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
dear doc,
9 months ago n poh ng madiagnosed ako n may UTI alam koh din poh n pabalik balik poh ang skit n un hangggang ngaun nkakaranas poh akoh paminsan minsan ng pain s pag ihi un poh b ay dahil s uti and ung dischrge koh poh ay nde maganda ang amoy ilang buwan din poh akong pbalik balik n ospital pero bumabalik p din nung nkaraan nkaramdam din poh akoh ng sakit s left lower abdomen koh at back ache
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From Doc Emil: Maaring incomplete ang treatment mo sa UTI at may combination ng iba pang infection. Please check with your gynecologist baka may fallopian tube infection ka o kaya sa glands sa outer part ng reproductive organs.
July 15th, 2008 at 4:23 am
ok po pla mgbsa dito.. ask ko lng kung ano yung dahilan ng pag-ihi na may kasamang buo-buong dugo?
thankz……….
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From Doc Emil: Hematuria or pag ihi ng dugo ay maaring dahil sa urinary stones bukod pa sa mga infection. Mas makakabuti ang complete physical and laboratory examination kung ano ang dahilan. Wag mong ipag-walang bahala yan kasi baka nasisira na ang kidneys mo.
July 25th, 2008 at 4:59 am
dear doc,
gusto ko po sanang itanong kung anong mga herbal medicine para magkaroon po ng menstruation. sana po mabigyan nyo po ako ng konting idea dahil 3 months na po akong hindi nagkakaroon.
Maraming salamat po.
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Kailangan kang mag pa check up sa Gynecologist para malaman mo kung may “abnormality” sa “hormone cycle”. Kung may kulang ka sa ”estrogens” ang food na may ”phytoestrogens” ay soya at root crops katulad ng kamote at gabi. Â
July 27th, 2008 at 7:50 am
gud day po doc!!
im 31weeks pregnant,last check up ko po sa ob meron po akong uti binigyan po nya ako ng antibiotic.tpos po bumalik eko after 2 weeks at nag pa urinalysis ulit d pa rin po maganda ang result 20-25 po pus cells ko eh kailangan po bumaba daw yun. tpos binigyan nanaman nya ako ng ibang antibiotic pero mas malakas na co-amoxiclav na po ang tinitake ko ngayon. kaya lng po parang d pa rin maganda ang resulta sa akin nag frequent urination pa rin po ako tska masakit po yung lower back ko..anu pa po bang mabisang gamot bukod sa antibiotic?? maganda rin po ba ang pag inum ng unsweetnd cranberry juice??
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A study by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine on cranberry juice to prevent UTI in pregnancy has been completed but still to be reported. For now the regular intake of cranberry juice as usual drink is safe for pregnant mothers.
UTI is common in pregnancy because of incomplete emptying of the urinary bladder due to the enlarge urterus. Drinking adequate amounts of water and voiding regularly will usually be sufficient to “cleanse” the bladder.
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July 29th, 2008 at 4:39 am
sa mga nagtatanong po if banaba and sambong is the best treatment for any kidney infections totoo pong lahat un, my husband was diagnosed to have kidney stones that measures 0.9 cm x 1.2 cm. meron pong nagadvise sa kanya to take banaba and sambong ung pagkalaga iinumin, after 1 month narelease niya po ung kidney stones niya through urinal or sa pamamgitan ng natural or normal na pagihi. and samahan ninyo din po ng panalangin at pagtitiwala sa Lord wala pong imposible. sabi ng doktor sa amin sa National Kidney if within 1 week di kami magpaopera para makuha ung kidney stones, mamatay po ung asawa ko kasi malalason ung dugo niya. Nung time na narinig ko po yon, all i have is fear of losing Him and naawa po ako kasi ang operation will cost P50,000 to P70,000 excluding medication after the operation. I just put that great faith in God, and my husband did take the faith and the Lord did not withheld his blessings and favor from us. Sa ngayon po magaling na po ung asawa ko, bumalik kami dun sa nagcheckup sa kanya sa National Kidney and showed him the released kidney stones. And praise God he was amazed. Truly God works and His creations also works. Praise God! If you want to ask more questions regarding banaba and sambong or for kidney treatments, please do not hesitate to email me.
July 30th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Good afternoon po!
I had a good time reading your answers to the questions posted. So I was inspired to ask mine also, although it is different to UTI or Kidney stones.
I was diagnosed with Miniere’s disease last Feb. and was advised to take serc to stop dizziness (virtigo) and Polynerv 500 and Tibokan. I was also advised to take a hearing test (humina po pandinig ng left ear ko). But failed to comply and was not able to return back to the Doctor. I want to ask if ever the result of my hearing test is really mahina na pandinig ng left ear ko, is there something wrong with my ears and possible pati right ear ko maapektuhan? Ano po ba pwede kong gawin to help restore my hearing at completely lost the ringing sound of my ear.
Thanks a lot po! More power and may you remain a blessing to other people!
God bless po!
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The specific cause of Meniere’s disease still unknown, although there are theories on how it develops. No satifactory cure can be done. Tekoban (if it was misspelled) is Ginkgo biloba and this has been investigated with concurrent hyperbaric oxygen to relieve tinnitus (ringing of the ears). In 50% of cases Meniere’s disease spontaneously disappear. I would advise you to keep the neurotonic (Polynerv) but discontinue with Tekoban. You may take the over the counter drug “Dimenhydrinate” 50mg 3x a day when you have symptoms only such as nausea, vomiting or dizziness -this is a symptomatic approach in treatment-. As a symptomatic drug, you stop taking it when the symptoms disappear. Manage your stress if you have those too, take less salt and control your blood pressure if you are hypertensive – for this you have to see a doctor. Â
July 30th, 2008 at 10:57 am
gud pm po Doc
nagpa-ultrasound po ako at me gall stones ako (multiple, 7-8mm) & kidney stones, ask ko lang po kung me herb medicine po dito na maaaring magtanggal nitong mga stone tulad ng sambong etc ksi ayaw ko pong mag-undergo ng operation hanggat maaari.
salamat po & more power!!! GOD BLESS !!
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For gall stones follow this link for the procedure on gall bladder flush: http://www.gonatural.com.ph/blog/?p=14
For kidney stones, sambong tea or concoction will help in dissolving stones. Taking Sambong tablets at 500mg 4x a day have been recommended. Note that you must stop taking cabonated drinks and drink plenty of water of at least 10 glasses during the day. If you drink a lot of water space the intake over the day -do not drink 4 glasses in one session or you might have water intoxication.
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August 3rd, 2008 at 3:31 am
I Appreciate all the articles here…
August 4th, 2008 at 12:54 am
tanong po sana aq ano po ang masamang epekto sa katawan ng sorang inom ng ampalaya juice.kasi po aq maraming beses ko ng nararamdaman na pag nakainom ako ng ampalaya nagiging high po ang pakiramdam ko laging balisaat hindi makatulog.at nanginginig po ang katawan ko ganito po ba yun?
August 4th, 2008 at 1:19 am
wala lg………………………
August 4th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Is it ok for an 8yr old to take sambong tablet 250mg? She always have recurrent uti. She has undergone several tsts by a urologist like VCUG, etc. but the result is normal. Culture always says that there is an ecoli. Antibiotic is initiated, then after 2wks her urine smells like it was stocked there for a long time. if we culture it again…positive for ecoli. Everytime she has uti, she do not feel any discomfort in urinating and there is no sign of infection except for the smell of her urine. her prev post voiding ultrasound showed urine retention in the bladder, but not significant. can you help my daughter please.
August 4th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
hello dok magandang araw po sa inyo, itatanong ko po kung anong dahilan ng pagkakaroon ng uterine myoma 1cm. at cystic structure sa kapatid ko po. iisa lang ba ang tawag dun? at ano po ang dapat naming gawin? at pakibigyan nyo po ako ng idea kung pwede po ba uminom ang kapatid ko ng banaba? thank you po. mag aantay na lang po ako ng inyong reply kahit sa email ko. Godbless
August 5th, 2008 at 9:53 am
good day doc, i just want to ask what is the best herbal medicine for sinusitis problem… nawawala naman sya pag uminom ako ng antibiotics but the problem is pabalik balik lang… ayaw ko naman sanayin ang katawan ko sa pag inom ng gamot, baka kasi pagdating ng araw magkaron ng side effects…. sana po matulungan nyo ko… thank you and god bless you always….
August 5th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
i would like to know that whatat does the banaba can do for our urinary system.?
August 5th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
please answer my questions\?”!
August 5th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Dear Doc,
Good day to you! Please refer to my message of 04Aug. I’m begging you for an answer. I dont want my daughter to take those double-bladed antibiotics. we want a safe and natural cure. God bless you.
August 6th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
gud pm doc. napatakan po kasi ako ng dagta ng banaba sa mata. binanlawan ko po ng tubig pero medyo namumula pa po & parang may bay dumi pa din. hindi naman po ba nakakabulag yun? o wala po bang side effect yun? i hope you could answer me immediately. thank you & God bless.
August 7th, 2008 at 2:34 am
doc anung gmot po ang pde sa std ??
August 8th, 2008 at 6:23 am
hi doc. lagi pong sumsakit yong left cheek ko na malapit sa left eye ko at sa upper left eye ko. maraming nagsabi na baka da sinisitis. minsan kumikirot at masakit kapag naarawan ako. ano po ba ang magandang gamot sa sinusitis? and doc umiinom po ako ng Healthy Lifestyles Basil Banaba green Tea everyday. wala po ba ito side effects?
Tnx! and more power!
August 9th, 2008 at 4:55 am
DOC SNO PO ANG F
August 12th, 2008 at 10:50 am
dear doc.emil,
ako po ay naraspa dhil sa my nktang kuntil sa loob ng matris ko ngaun ang finding tu2bo daw ulit un ngaun nskit po matris ko almost 1mon.n at nklgay don d me pwedeng magkaanak.gs2nggs2 ko n po magbuntis my herbal po ba n pmbu2ntis.Problema ko din asawa ko my nalabas sa knya n kulay yellow gnamit po ako one time tpos kina umagahan nskit n po dulo ng ari nya at ganon po nlabas ano po b un tulo po b un eh ako lng po gngmit nya my herbal po bng gmot don sna po m2longan nyo po ako sa problema ko.pls response me at my email add.More power to you.
August 17th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
doc slamat poh!! dahil sa inyo nagawa koh project koh!!thankyou so much.. GODBLESS YOU!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:31 am
Hi doc emil. i was diagnosed with kidney stones. i also have one big stone(staghorn calculus). is there a chance i can help dissolve this staghorn calculus if i drink the boiled sambong leaves? thank you for taking time. GBU
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:57 am
Hello again doc! my kidney stones are located in my right kidney and asymptomatic. d one i fear is my staghorn calculus which is quite big. my doctor’s advise is surgery. i have not decided yet since i would like to try herbal medicines like sambong. is there a chance to dissolve it if i regularly drink the boiled sambong leaves? what are my chances? please help. thank u again. GBU
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:30 am
doc
ask qLng p0h kng ano gm0t sA pus cells,??
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm
hi gud day! kung sino gusto bumili ng banaba or sambong , pwede kayong kumuntak or email, mura lang ang per bottle at php198.00 30caps..thanks ……..godbless…
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:43 pm
You can contact me at +63920.561.5248…..thanks
August 26th, 2008 at 1:52 am
doc pwde po bang ipainom nyong sanbong sa nag dadialysis?
September 1st, 2008 at 6:49 am
gud pm…doc ask klang po qng wat puede qo inumin n gmot sa chocolate cyst qo sa ovary…or any herbal n puede!
September 1st, 2008 at 6:56 am
plz reply my question po sa email add qo…dis is my email add lady_may2@yahoo.com.ph…wait qo response nio doc…tnx
September 1st, 2008 at 10:30 am
HI Doc.
I have a 2.3cm kidney stone and cortical cyst on my right kidney. Pwede at ano ang dosage ng sambong na iinumin ko. ayaw kong magpa opera.
Delikado ho ba yung cyst? Ano pagkain dapat kung iwasan? Pwede rin ba ang buko juice.
Thanks
September 1st, 2008 at 12:32 pm
hi,
just want to ask if banaba tea can help to remedy a recurring cystitis.
thanks.
September 2nd, 2008 at 5:40 pm
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Tahong chips with saluyot, tahong chips with kalabasa.
Shrimp chips, garlic chips and onion chips will be available also.
All natural!! Healthy food, ready to eat!
Our present products are tahong chips from bacoor, cavite branded as Ocean Fresh Tahong Chips. My cell number is 0918-6199689
September 4th, 2008 at 5:17 am
Ask ko lang po, kung anong sintomas po ng sakit ung ihi na may kasamang konting dugo? at ano po ang pueding pa unang lunas, or gamot?
September 4th, 2008 at 7:56 am
gud pm doc,
ive been experiencing this pianful stab like in my right lower back to side of my ribs till the lower abdominal portion for almost 2 months. ive already consulted a doctor 3x she just give me eperisone and dicycloverine,for 2 weeks the pain was lesssen and now she ask me to do some laboratories.(urinalysis and KUB ultrasound) can i take sambong tablet or leaves even though i was able to undergo those laboratories yet?
September 4th, 2008 at 10:35 am
hello po! gusto ko lang po malaman kung ok yung banaba sa may Myoma? Ok din po ba ang sambong capsule na binibili sa mercury! may kalakihan na po kasi ang myoma ng mama ko ngayon lang kasi po na ultrasound nung na stroke siya.Ok lang po ba siya uminom nun kahit ka iistroke lang niya. thnx po!
September 6th, 2008 at 11:44 am
. . .gud evening po doc itatanong ko lang po kung bakit nawawala ang control ng pagihi ko…
September 7th, 2008 at 3:31 am
gudpm…ask ko lang po ung kondisyon ko…bkit po kaya pag nakakagat ako ng insekto ay namamantal as in lumalaki ang pantal…and tanong ko n rin po kung ano ang sign na may diabetes ang isang tao?…tnx po
September 9th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Hi doc. My blood chemistry shows a creatinine count of 1.75 against a normal count of 1.50. my sugar count is121mg/dl versus a normal of 100-110 mg/dl. my triglyceride count is 200 versus a normal of 150. I was told
by my nephrologist to see a nutrionist. I was advised by the nutrionist on a low salt/low fat/low protein diet. She also told me to drink banaba tea
as I might have water retention. This would also lessen my creatinine and sugar count together with diet modification.
Is this correct?
Thank you.
September 11th, 2008 at 8:01 am
hi!
just want to ask what medicinal plants must my mom take for her “myoma”
tnxs,
dell
September 12th, 2008 at 8:46 am
GOOD AFTERNOON DOC
MAY BREAST CYST PO AKO 1.4 CM PALANG NAMAN PO..SANA PO MAG PAPAOPERA NA PO AKO KAYA LNG MARAMING NAG SASABI SA AKIN NA MADADALA PA RAW PO SA MGA ALTERNATIVE NA GAMOT. ANO PO BANG MAIIRECOMENDA NYO SA AKIN NA ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES AT PAANO ANG TAMANG PAG INOM….SANA PO AY MAKAPAG REPLY PO KAYO SA EMAIL ADD KO DOC…NAGUGULUHAN PO KSE AKO KUNG DAPAT MAG PA OPERA O HINDI NA…NAG PA BREAST INPLANT PO KSE AKO NG 2004 KAYA ISA PO TALAGA SA PINUPROBLEMA KO KUNG DAPAT PO BA TALAGA TANGALIN O SUBUKAN KO ANG MGA ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES.
UMAASA PO AKO SA INYONG SAGOT DOC MARAMING SALAMAT PO
September 15th, 2008 at 6:41 am
uhm, nagpachek up aq tpz positive dw ung albumin kea
nag pa KUB ultrasound aq.. peu normal nmn dw poh..
peu lageh nananakit ing tyan q bandang kanan.. sobrang sakit minsan.. anu po ga2win q???
September 16th, 2008 at 2:23 am
DOC,
may mayoma daw po ako eh buntis po ako ngayon 2 months na. ano po ba dapat kng gawin para ma safe ung baby ko at pati na rin po ako. Minsan po kse kumikirot din sia.
thanks po
September 16th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
doc,
ano po ba ang ibgang gamot para sa tinnitus. nagpatingin na po ko sa ent pero may naririnig pa rin po ako. tnx
September 18th, 2008 at 12:56 am
a pleasant morning!!!
doc, i wud lyk 2 ask kng meron herbal capsule po b na puedi mairecommend sa mother ko who was a myoma ryt now. Sabi ng doc nya for operation sya but kng my iba pang paraan sana na hnd na maoperahan?
tnx
September 18th, 2008 at 12:57 am
a pleasant morning!!!
doc, i wud lyk 2 ask kng meron herbal capsule po b na puedi mairecommend sa mother ko who has a myoma ryt now. Sabi ng doc nya for operation sya but kng my iba pang paraan sana na hnd na maoperahan?
tnx
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:57 am
a pleasant day !!
doc, ask ko lang po wala bang alternate na magagawa bukod sa surgery sa gallbladder stone 2cm? laki pong masakit ang tyan ko and my back/
thanks.
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:59 am
a pleasant day !!
doc, ask ko lang po wala bang alternate na magagawa bukod sa surgery sa gallbladder stone 2cm? lagi pong masakit ang tyan ko and my back.
thanks.
September 24th, 2008 at 3:49 am
magandang araw po,doc!
The OB said that based on my urinalysis, i probably have kidney stones. Just want to ask, is it ok to drink sambong tea and take sambong tablets at the same time. Like in a day, can i have the tea after main meals, then also take the tablet? Im just afraid i might get an overdose.
Thanks for your response. God bless.
September 26th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Good day po Doc!
Ask ko lang po sana sintomas po ng anong sakit yung nararamdaman ko na malimit po sumasakit sikmura ko tpos kumikirot din po yung lower left ng tagiliran ko for a couple of days na po pero pawala wala naman po yung sakit. Ano po dapat kung gawin?
thank you po and more power!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:25 am
hello doc..
pls help me, i dont where doctors i should go
kng mag pa check up po ako in terms in my kidney problem saan po ba ako pupunta??
sa nephrology??
or urinenology???
October 1st, 2008 at 12:07 am
doc ask ko lng po after 1 month i had a sex. bkit po laging basa ung ari ko pero normal nmn ung pgihi ko wlang msakit, pero nattakot pdin po ako, tpos doc. msakit po ung lower back ko, mdyo yellow ung pgihi ko tuwing umga .doc ano po bng dapt kong gwin ? makakatulong po b skin mg take ng banaba tea! ntatakot po kc ako mgpatingin sa doctor.. sana po mtulungn nyo ko,, aasahan ko ang responds nyo. tnx po doc.
October 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 am
ask ko lang doc kung ang okra po ba ay nagpapataas ng uric acid sa tao? kumakain kasi ako ng 4-5 pcs ng okra a day. my hemorrhoids po kasi ako at kung dumudumi ako my dugo my nkapag advise sa akin na kumain ng okra, hindi naman na dumudugo ang almoranas ko kaso sumasakit nman ang baywang ko. ayaw k sanang itigil ang pagkain ng okra kaso nahihirapan akong yumuko at kung ititgil ko ang okra baka dumugo na naman ang almoranas ko. sana po masagot niyo ang tanong ko via e-mail add. thanks and more power!
October 2nd, 2008 at 2:47 am
eto ho ang e-mail add ko nparagas_dmd@yahoo.com.ph
October 3rd, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Dear doc. emil
Doc ano bang herbal pwidi inumin sa pananakit ng hips & knee?
Yong matagal ang ubo mawawala ano po ang herbal ng mabisang inumin?
Hoping for ur reply…
Thanks & God Bless…
Your friend,
michell
October 4th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
good day doc.
this is regarding my gf’s menstruation. she is 43 yrs old pro regular naman po ang period nya kaya lang masaydo pong malakas. diaper na nga po ang gamit nya ksi hindi kaya ng pads. dinala ko na po sya sa doktor at nadiskubre na sya ay low blood, anemic at may vertigo pa. viamins lang ibinigay sa kanya i.e, neurovit at iberet. ngunit tuwing period nya madalas pa rin ang panghihilo. hindi rin nakakabangon sa kama ng mga dalawang (2) araw. at isa pa po ang mga vitamins nya ay napakamahal kya hindi nya name-maintain.
meron po bang herbal na pwedeng i-palit o makaktulong sa kondisyon nya.
maraming salamat po in advance!
October 6th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
gud day doc,
October 6th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
gud day doc,
helo po doc, gusto ko lang po sanang tanungin kong ano puedeng panlunas sa sumasakit kong likod (below my waist)..inoperahan po ako nun ng endometriosis sa right ovary.after the operation,lagi na pong sumasakit likod ko..
October 6th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
gud day doc,
helo po doc, gusto ko lang po sanang tanungin kong ano puedeng panlunas sa sumasakit kong likod (below my waist)..inoperahan po ako nun ng endometriosis sa right ovary.after the operation,lagi na pong sumasakit likod ko..
thank u po….
October 7th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Dr.Emil,
I have a question about the banaba tea,mayroon kasi ako diebetes type 2 pare under wiegth po ako,na Dx po ako last august 2008.then my doctor tell me na i take metformin 500mg x 4 meaning i take the medicine 2000mg per day. But as of now natatakot ako mag take ng banaba tea baka kasi hindi puwedi mag take kapag nag tatake ka ng medicine para sa diebetes puwedi ba yon pagsabayin at at how many tea per day?
Thank you,
Linda
October 7th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Please answer may question thank you.
October 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Dr.Emil,
I have a question about the banaba tea,mayroon kasi ako diebetes type 2 pero under wiegth po ako,na Dx po ako last august 2008.then my doctor tell me na eh take metformin 500mg x 4 meaning i take the medicine 2000mg per day. But as of now natatakot ako mag take ng banaba tea baka kasi hindi puwedi mag take kapag nag tatake ka ng medicine para sa diebetes puwedi ba yon pagsabayin at at how many tea per day?
Thank you,
Linda
October 9th, 2008 at 3:21 am
dear doc,
isa po ako sa my mga gallbllader problem measuring 0.3,0.5 ask ko lng po makaktulong po ba ung painiom ko ng banaba tea para malusaw ung bato..
tnks doc and more power
October 10th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Good day po Doc, my sister was diagnosed with myoma, what herbal remedy can you advice? Kaya pa ho ba ng herbs ang myoma, she dread surgery,so i suggest she take herbal or alternative medicine, would it be possible? Response from you will indeed be highly appreciated. Thank you and may God continue to bless and empower you! Take care po, enjoy a safe day.
October 12th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
gud pm poh humihiga ng doc., ask q lng poh buntis po q ng 8 mos.at mlpit n po meng mnganak e2ng oct.tnnong me lng poh! may ugat poh sa tv ng pisngi ng ati me hbng tumtgl limlki sya at pg na22log me or tumatagilid meng m2log or humihiga ng deretso sumasakit ang ugat me sa tapat ng ari me un po b ay normal lng sa buntis at ano po ang dpat meng inumin doc.un po ba ay mwawala din po kya kgad pag nkapangank n me.thnksssssss and more power po en god blesss mag email lng po k u s akin rosa_mystica2008@yahoo.com
October 12th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
gud pm poh doc., ask q lng poh buntis po q ng 8 mos.at mlpit n po meng mnganak e2ng oct.tnnong me lng poh! may ugat poh sa tv ng pisngi ng ati me hbng tumtgl limlki sya at pg na22log me or tumatagilid meng m2log or humihiga ng deretso sumasakit ang ugat me sa tapat ng ari me un po b ay normal lng sa buntis at ano po ang dpat meng inumin doc.un po ba ay mwawala din po kya kgad pag nkapangank n me.thnksssssss and more power po en god blesss mag email lng po k u s akin rosa_mystica2008@yahoo.com
October 12th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
gud pm poh doc., ask q lng poh buntis po q ng 8 mos.at mlpit n po meng mnganak e2ng oct.tnnong me lng poh! may ugat poh sa tv ng pisngi ng ati me hbng tumtgl limlki sya at pg na22log me or tumatagilid meng m2log or humihiga ng deretso sumasakit ang ugat me sa tapat ng ari me un po b ay normal lng sa buntis at ano po ang dpat meng inumin doc.un po ba ay mwawala din po kya kgad pag nkapangank n me.thnksssssss and more power po en god blesss mag email lng po k u s akin rosa_mystica2008@yahoo.com
October 16th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Can I take banaba capsule 500mg 4x a day for my kidney stone. Even I have also gall bladder stones. thanks
October 16th, 2008 at 3:23 am
I have kidney stone and gallbladder stones. Can I take sambong capsule 500mg 4x a day . I know sambong if for kidney stones only, if i take it will it not have a side effect on my gall bladder stones. I hope you could help me.
thanks
October 18th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
my son (15) has atopic dermatitis. is there any herbal medication that he can apply to relieve the itchiness and skin eruptions? i refrain from giving him oral medications specially steroids as prolonged use will not be good for his liver.
October 19th, 2008 at 7:25 am
nagamit ko sa project ko
October 19th, 2008 at 7:26 am
nababaliw na ba ako?
October 25th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
gud evening doc.
my father has long been suffering from kidney pains and was prescribed by the doctor to take bactrim; but his kidney pains still persist.
he had a check-up recently by doctor and was diagnosed with diabetes. he was advised to take diamecin but just like before, his pains are not relieved.
i’d like to ask if which is better for him, banaba or sambong and ampalaya tea ? and if its ok for him to take any of these teas while he takes his medicine.
Thank you,
Princess
October 30th, 2008 at 1:23 am
Hi doc,
ask ko lang kung ano yung mga health benefits na maibibigay sakin pag iinom ako ng POLYNERV-500 TABLET, kasi meron lang nagsabi sakin na mag take daw ako nun.. thanks soo much
November 5th, 2008 at 7:16 am
gud pm doc
ask ko lang kung anong herbal ang maganda sa my hyperacidity, right now kc umiiinom ang husband ko ng sambong tea, ok po ba yon, can you give me some advise tungkol po dito
thank you po
November 11th, 2008 at 5:59 am
Hi Doc,
Good day po! ask ko lng po kung mainam po bng gamot ang banaba sa may mga lupos?
Thanks.
November 15th, 2008 at 6:47 am
Hi Doc,
im having problem on my urine… yesterday my urine have some blood…is sambong tablet can help me??
November 15th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
ano bo ang gamot ng dahon ng atis??????????
November 16th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
hi doc,
i have a problem in my back-10 months ko na po ito dinadala-ive been check up already last March-2008 and have my laboratoty-indicayes there that my kidney are okey-no symtoms po-and been altra sound on my breast and they found out that i have 4 pcs. small cyst at the left side and 3 in the right breast.did not take any medicines,and now im here in Dubai im just worried in my health because until now been suffering back pain-upper
and lower quadrant in the left side and i fel pain in my lower quadrant-is it my kidney? hindi naman po masakit umihi-okey naman po ang ihi ko-rigth now been drinking 2 litres of water everyday-for cleansing po..pero feel ko pain ang sakit-hindi po ako makatulog ng nakadapa-masakit po likod ko -and hindi rin ako pwede umupo ng matagal-doc please help me in my case-baka my iapapayo po kayo para ma relief ang sakit ng likod ko-and sa kidney ko po doc-pang maintenance ko lang po hanggang makauwi next year ng pilipinas-may sambong po ako dito kaso 250mg. lang po-anong exact dosage po nito doc.? please give me some advise tungkol sa kidnrey at back pain ko po…maraming salamat po…
clarizza
November 19th, 2008 at 12:37 am
hi dok emil,
good day po.ask ko lang po sana yung case ng mami ko.kase po may DM na sya for 3 years tapos po ngayon nagkacomplication na sa kidney and sabi ng doktor end stage na raw po ng kideny failure. dok may posible pa po bang maitutulong ang banaba leaves para bumaba ang crea and glucose.wala po bang contraindication sa gamot na iniinum nya at sa pagdadialysis nya.wala po bang side effect.
November 23rd, 2008 at 11:46 am
Hi! doc emil,have a nice day..ask ko lang po kung bakit lumabas ng buo ang sambong 500mg tablet pag naglabas po ako nang dumi sa umaga.Mag one month napo akong nagtake ng sambong at acalka tablet kasi mayron po akong kidney stone.i take 3x daily.thanks n godbless
November 26th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Hi Doc,itatanong ko lng po kung anong herbal medicine ang magaling sa UTI,kc lagi na lang po akong nagkakaroon ng infection at nahihirapan po ako kc lagi akong binabalisawsaw.Ok naman po ang hygiene ko pero lagi pa rin bumabalik,now po mas parang malala ung mga symptoms i’m afraid baka po d lang ito UTI.I hope u can suggest herbal med na ok para sa ganitong sakit
November 27th, 2008 at 3:46 am
h..good morning doc, i am nen 17 yrs old i would like to ask you about my health right now. I am experiencing of having not being menstruated for three months already, but i am surely not pregnant. What kind of disease that i experiencing now.What medicine should i take.Thank you.
November 29th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Hi Doc, i live in Canada. I am suffring from Interstitial Cystitis from past 5years. i have pain in pelvic area and burning sensation whenever i go pee. somebody told me about Banaba tea and i already start drinking it, can you please advice me if this tea is good for me and if there is any other herble med i can use with Banaba tea. please help me.God Bless You..
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:45 am
buntis po ako ng 2months.bakit po minsan sumasakit tiyan ko?
December 5th, 2008 at 3:52 am
Good day doc, effective po ba ang banaba tea sa irregular menstruation?
December 13th, 2008 at 2:52 am
@rani YES YOU CAN USE BANABA TEA BUT SINCE YOU ARE IN CANADA, I WOULD RECOMMEND CRANBERRY JUICE
December 13th, 2008 at 2:58 am
@nen YOU NEED A GYNECOLOGICAL WORKUP. SEE A GYNECOLOGIST
December 13th, 2008 at 3:00 am
@Tapuy
FOR UTI TAKE PLENTY OF WATER –ABOUT 10 GLASSES OR MORE DAILY. TAKE ALSO BANABA TEA DAILY; PWEDE RIN ANG SABAW NG BUHOK NG MAIS
December 13th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
hi doc,isa po akong tfc subscriber at salamat doc viewer,ang tanong ko po ay tungkol sa nararamdaman ko sa ngayon sa aking tiyan at lower back,hips at mga joints ng legs ko,minsan nahihilo ako,okey naman po ang pag ihi ko,pag nakaupo ako ay sumasakit ang aking balakang,sabi po ng family doctor ko ay nagtatapon daw ng protien ang kidney ko at inflame daw,umiinom po ako ngayon ng ramipril capsules 5mg.may lunas pa po ba ang sakit ko kasi maliliit pa ang mga anak ko,di na po ako natatakot na mawala kong malalaki na sana mga anak ko..doc please help me.
December 14th, 2008 at 2:03 am
naglinis po ako ng bahay namin at nilagyan ko ng pang kuto yung pusa namin at napansin ko na nagkaroon po ako ng pantal sa hita at binti ko.Kagat po yata ng pulgas ng pusa.Ano po kayang mainam na gamot para maalis ko ang mga pulgas as bahay namin at di na kaya ng baygon o raid.madami na po akong pantal at hiyang-hiya na po ako sa mga nakakaalam sa amin.Tulungan nyo po ako.ASAP.
December 16th, 2008 at 1:35 am
dear doc,,
my daughter is 3 y/o and 9 monts, since 2 months old po siya nag start na mag karoon ng UTI,, ngayon kakatapos niya mag ka UTI lang last november at merun na naman siyang nararamdaman na masakit sa right side ng tummy niya…what medicinal plant can she take pag may UTI? can banaba tea be safe for her??? whats the right formulation po???
avid viewer of salamat doc….maraming salamat po…
raine
December 16th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Hi Doc Emil,
I am currently breast feeding my 5-month baby. Is it safe for my baby if I take banaba tea? Could it counteract with some galactagogues I am taking such as malunggay and fenugreek tablets as well as mother’s milk tea? I have no medical problem; I only want to lose some post-pregnancy weight without having to diet while I am nursing. Thanks very much.
December 17th, 2008 at 4:57 am
hi doc emil,
ask lang po mejo matagal n po kasi kong may ubo.mahabang storya na po pinagdaanan ng ubo ko na until now meron parin..
last april po kasi nagka urine infection ako.and ubo at pananakit ng balakang..
after a few days nawala n po ung ubo ko.pero after a month bumalik n cya.na hanggang ngaun meron po akong ubo at plema n ndi nawawala n minsan po ay nasususka pa ako kakaubo..
natatakot naman po akong mag pa check up..
ano po kayang posibleng sakit ko at ano pwedeng gawin panglunas???
sana po matulungan nyo ko.
tanx in advance po..
lermz
December 17th, 2008 at 5:30 am
hi po last october nagpa ct stonogram po ako and found out na may 2mm na stone ako sa left ureter ko pinainom po muna ako ng 60 pcs na buscopan at 10 pcs na arcoxia… after na matapos nag pa urinalysis ako may blood pa din po na nakikita.. then niresetahan po ako ng 100 pcs buscopan, 50 rowatinex, 100 na acalka then nung naubos ko na po gamot ko nag pa urinalysis po ako ulit at meron pa din pong nakikita na blood.. as much as possible po ayoko na sana mag take ng med kc may kamahalan din po. ano po ba ang magandang gawin at pano paiiwasan na lumaki pa yung stone ko..
thanks,
ces
December 17th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
mgandang araw po, my uti daw po ako at saka namamaga ang kidney. ask ko lng po kung pede s akin ang pag-inom ang ng sambong.. wala po ba side effect ang sambong sa katawan? my nkapgsabi po kc sa kin n nkkababa dw po ng dugo un. saka po ask ko rin po kung ano ang tamang bilang ng dahon ng sambong para sa docoction nito, at ilang basong tubig po ang kylangan sa tamang bilang ng dahon. maraming salamat po…
more power po sa inyo.. god bless,
December 18th, 2008 at 10:20 am
gd evning po doc! ask ko lang kasi yong asawa ko hirap makatulog sa gabi pwede ho ba syang uminom ng banaba tea? nakakatulong ba yan sa pag tulog nya? salamat po!
December 20th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
hi doc askm ko,lng po wat po mabisa gamot kasi po pag nagdidischarge me may amoy xa.. di tulad ng dati pero di namn po me nahihirapan sa pag ihi and okey namn po menstuatiopn ko
December 21st, 2008 at 3:04 am
doc emil,
mayroon po akong ear infedtion, at naging maamoy na po ito, ano po kayang herbal medicine ang makakatulong sa akin…salamat po…
December 21st, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Hi Doc Emil,
I have hemmorrhoids and I think it’s getting worse. Makakatulong ba ang Banaba? For how long should I take it?
If this has complications, where should I consult this? I don’t want to undergo surgery. I seek for your assistance. Thanks.
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 am
Hi Doc Emil,
I have read your suggestion for Rani re: Interstitial Cystitis. Likewise I live in Canada. My husband has been suffering from IC for awhile now. Have you heard or learned about IC? His bladder flares up whenever he eat something with citrus or caffeine in it. His food intake is pretty much limited, he can’t have fruits, chocolates, or spices to mention some, because this will cause him too much soreness or pain in his bladder. Having said this, I think Cranberry juice will cause him pain, should I let him try the Banaba tea?? If I get lucky, I might be able to find it in some Filipino store.
Right now he’s in long term anti-biotics.
Please help. Thank you and God Bless.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Dear Doc Emil,
ako po ay my sakit na ganorrea (tulo) ang sabaw po ba ng buko ay makakatulong upang mawala ang sakit na ito..at ano po ang dapat kong gawin upang malunasan ang sakit na ito..
paki list nlang po ang mga gamot na dapat kong intake
PLEASE HELP ME AND HAPPY NEW YEAR:)
January 8th, 2009 at 1:48 am
IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE BANABA TEA INSTEAD. YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY AMPALAYA PLUS WHICH CONTAINS BANABA. THE GOOD THING ABOUT AMPALAYA PLUS IS THAT AMPALAYA IS ALSO GOOD AS ANTI-MICROBIAL SO YOU HAVE BOTH AMPALAYA AND B ANAB A IN ONE CAPSULE. IT COULD BE USED FOR LONG TERM PREVENTION OF INFECTIONS WITHOUT RISK OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
January 9th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
gud pm doc. doc i have a prob po i have a stone for almost 1 year and 6 months and ayoko pong maoperahan or ano mang medical procedures naranasan ko na po macystoscopy at ayaw ko n pong maulit yun. ano na po b ang pwede kong gawin at inumin nahihirapan n po ako tulong nman po pls ayokong maconfine.
January 11th, 2009 at 5:29 am
gud pm po doc.doc may fibroadenoma po kasi ako sa suso bali 3 na po sya ..ano po bang mabisang gamot dito kasi nagpatingin po ako sinabi nga lang po na may fibroadenoma nga daw ako.after 6months pinabbalik po nila ako para echo na naman dw ako.ni wala man lang sinabi sa akin kung baket nag kakaroon ang babae n ganyan sa suso.baket nga ba nagkakaroon na ganyan doc ano po ba ang dahilan..sana po matulungan nyo po ako hindi na po ako makatulog kaiisip.sabi kasi kapag lumaki pa sya ooperahan dw ako.nattakot po ako tulungan nyo po ako doc….masyado na po ako na stress sa bukol ko sa suso kaiisip…
January 11th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
gud pm po ulit…at yung nanay ko po may goiter po sya kinausap ko sya para mag pa opera kaso natatakot dw sya kasi kapag inoperahan dw sya manganganak din daw ulit yung goiter at nawawala dn daw po n boses.kasi mahilig makinig nanay ko sa mga sabisabi na mga tao na nakapalgid sa kanya.na kesyo kapag nag paopera mawawalan sya na boses.at tutubo din daw ulit sana matulungan nyo po ako doc..mahal an mahal ko po nanay ko ayaw ko po syang naririnig na may nararamdaman po sya sa sarili nya..nag iisa na lang po sya na magulang ko wala na po kaming tatay namatay na po..sana po mabigyan nyo po ako na payo kung ano po ang dapat ko pong gawin…maraming salamat po doc..
January 11th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
dear doc. pl. provide correct phone no. of med.store to purchase banaba and sambong tab. in new delhi india at my email address. thanks
January 16th, 2009 at 7:23 am
good day. my husband has the presence of gall stones. during his last visit with his physician, he was instructed to avoid taking fats and the doctor recommended for an operation. when my officemate knew about this, she told me to not to undergo operation, instead take banaba water, out of boiling banaba leaves. i will wait for your reply. thank you very much..
January 16th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Hello Doc, gud day. Doc, gusto ko lang sana i konsulta ung naramdaman ko, kasi ang tagal ko na naramdaman ito. Lagi po sumasakit yung tiyan ko, nag pa fibroscopie po ako ang sabi namaga daw ung tiyan ko, nag take ako ng medicine ng 1 wek din check up ulit, fibroscopie nman pero ganun pa rin ang resulta namamaga. Hanggang ngayon po ganun pa rin, khit anung gamot na iniinom ko para lng mawala. Hindi ko po malaman, kong bkit laging gnito ang tyan ko, pag bigla po akong nagigising ang bilis ko pa kabagan. kaya pag nag sabay sabay ang sakit di ko tlaga matiis.
Doc, pwede ko ba inumin ung banaba, para nman mbawas ung pag iinom ko ng gamot? Andito po ako sa ibang bansa at alang banaba dito, mag papadala po ako sa papa ko para meron akong mainom na banaba dito.
Sana po makakatulong ang banaba para hndi na sasakit ung tyan ko kasi po naapektuhan ang trabaho ko dito sa ibang bansa…
Maraming salamat
Doc, sana masagot niyo po ang mga katanungan ko.
January 17th, 2009 at 1:42 am
ANG GOITER AY UMUULIT KUNG DI SUSUNOD ANG PASYENTE NA MGA PAYO NG DOCTOR TULAD NG IODINE SUPPLEMENT O KAYA PAGKAIN NA MAYAMAN SA IODINE.
KUNG HORMONE NAMAN ANG DAHILAN GAMOT DIN ANG KAILANGAN PAGKATAPOS NG OPERASYON.
ANG PAGKAWALA NG BOSES AY KASAMA SA OPERASYON NGUNIT PANSAMANTALA LAMANG ITO MALIBAN KUNG MAY NAPUTOL NA “NERVE†PARA SA BOSES. KUMUNSULTA SA DALUBHASA SA OPERASYON NG GOITER
January 17th, 2009 at 1:43 am
TAKE SAMBONG 500mg 4X A DAY FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS AND HAVE IT EXAMINED AFTER THAT TO SEE IF THE STONES ARE STILL PRESENT; DRINK PLENTY OF WATER OF AT LEAST 10 GLASSES DAILY
January 18th, 2009 at 3:28 am
doc..madalas po sumasakit ang left side ng tiyan ko sa baba po ng ribs
ano po b ung pweding gawin nag pacheck up n po ako sbi ng doctor bka muscle crumps lng dw kc wla dw naman bato gallbladder ko..sana po ay matulungan nyo ako kc madlas n din po susakit ung left side ng back ko. salamat po
January 19th, 2009 at 3:24 am
Doc..
At present umiinom ako ng gamot para sa peptic ulcer… ok lang ba na continue ko pa pag inom ng banaba at sambong tea?
January 20th, 2009 at 4:29 am
11 yo daughter diagnosed with diabetes. been drinking banaba tea for 2 weeks now and it greaTLY helped reduced glucose level. is there any reason why her stomach aches especially early morning? what is the proper way of preparing banaba for her condition?
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
hi doc, gusto ko lang pong itanong kung ano ang pwede kong inumin na herbal i had an 1.07 cm endometriosis
January 26th, 2009 at 12:27 am
CHECK SPINE ALIGNMENT FOR YOUR BACK PROBLEMS ALSO, ASIDE FROM MUSCULAR PROBLEMS. SA HARAP, ON THE LEFT SIDE IT COULD BE JUST MUSCLE KUNG WALA NAMANG PROBLEM SA GALL BLADDER
January 26th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
hi Doc.. 21 y.o.. gusto ko lng po ikonsulta ang nraramdaman ko, itchy po ung track ng private part ko, sa my middle ng private part ko. wla nman po ako discharge or d masakit pag umiihi ako. medyo creamy po ung sperm ko. ano po ba pwd ko inumin na antibiotic? at ilang dosage? how often rin doc a day? salamat po
January 28th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Magandang araw Doc..ano po ba ang dapat kong gawin kasi po minsan ay masakit ang aking likod at tuhod,masakit po at makirot ang aking nararamdaman.kailangan ko po bang uminom ng sambong o banaba?Maraming salamat po….
January 28th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Magandang araw Doc..ano po ba ang dapat kong gawin kasi po minsan ay masakit ang aking likod at tuhod,masakit po at makirot ang aking nararamdaman.kailangan ko po bang uminom ng sambong o banaba?Maraming salamat po….
January 30th, 2009 at 1:36 am
DI K DAPAT UMINOM NG GAMOT NG WALANG PAGSUSURI NG DOCTOR KASI DELICADO ANG RESISTANT BACTERIA PAG MALI ANG ANTIBIOTIC
February 7th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Doc ask ko lang po bakit my sumasakit sa singit ko left side po, pwede ho bang dahil sa osteo athritis po ba ito o may iba pa hong cause ang pananakit, nag therapy na po kasi ako pero mas tumindi pa yung pain, pls. help me doc natatakot po kasi ako sa condition ko. Thanks.
February 8th, 2009 at 6:10 am
doc our family is a user of banaba. ii dried banaba leaves and make it into juice. i would like to ask if its is okey if i used brown sugar , pandan leaves and concentrated orange juice? how many banaba leaves i will use in a 5gallons of water and how i will boil it? there patient in the hospital and schools are asking me if im selling my juice? what can you say about selling juice?hope you can help me with this as my extra income.where i can contact you of talk to you in person? thanks and God bless.
February 8th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
hi doc emil,
parati po ako nagkaka uti before di rin maganda ang ihi ko parati po ako naiihi and not feeling relieved tapos bumalik po ulit uti ko nung december. niresitahan po ko ng OB ko ng sambong lang 500mg 3x a day and sobrang relieved po tlaga ang feeling ko sa pag-ihi, sobrang naging okey po ang ihi ko malakas na and nawala din po ang sakit sa tagiliran..wer trying to concieve ryt now kac di pa po kami nagkakababy 6yrs na po?tanong ko lng po kung okey lang p ba magmaintain ng sambong 500mg everyday? wala po ba tong masamang effects sa fertility?thanks so much po.
February 8th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
dear doc,
is it safe to maintain sambong tablet 500mg everyday for prevention of having uti and renal failure? thank you very much!
February 8th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
really hoping for ur answer. thanks much!
February 12th, 2009 at 2:37 am
-baka may spine “mis-alignment ka, consulta ka sa orthopedic doctor. Pwede ang rheumatologist sa pain mo sa tuhod. Di makukuha ng banaba o sambong ang kaso mo kasi mukang both bone and joint problems yan.
February 13th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Hey Doc,
Would you happen to know some of the herbs and alternative medicines that are in demand, whether locally or internationally? I have a farm and would like to grow herbs of high value, possibly for export. I would appreciate if you could shed any knowledge. Thanks.
woolim
FROM DR ALIGUI: Malunggay is in demand, I think
February 13th, 2009 at 5:17 am
magandang araw doc! isa po akong natural bodybuilder mahigit na 2weeks na akong gumagamit ng pinulbo na banaba. pwede ho ba ito ihalo sa pinulbo rin na malunggay leaves. anong maging bisa nito kng inumin.
FROM DOC EMIL:
Wala naming mababago s sangkap pagpinaghalo ang banaba at malunggay. Both of these are good regulators of blood sugar and improve of fat metabolism
February 13th, 2009 at 5:28 am
meron pa bang ibang tanim na mayaman sa magnesium at nag poproduce ng creatine. kasi hindi ako gumagamit na kahit anong supplement except sa nature source. marami na kasi akong kaibigan na namatay illegal drugs kagaya ng hgh, insulin base at steroids. aware ako sa lahat dahil matagal na rin akong nag g gym. payo lang doc para madali mag process ang body system ko.
FROM DR ALIGUI: Vegetable rich in magnesium: spinach, black beans and squash seeds. Creatine rich foods are meat and fish.]
February 13th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Hi! Doc. i just read this article today and mostly of it have agreed with it. Doc. could this kind of herbal can minimize the problem of my mother. Her problem is in the cervical spine(T3, upto C7). could you please reply soon so that i would know that this kind of herbal can help her.. hope more power to you and god bless…..
FROM DR ALIGUI: I don’t think banaba can help if it is a spinal problem. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for definitive treatment (you did not mention what was wrong with C7-T3); also chiropractor or acupuncturist can help.
February 13th, 2009 at 8:05 am
hi! doc. can this kind of herbal make my mother well.? her problem is “BZ bilateral carpaltunel syndrome” because of this her body usually at night she can’t sleep cause of this kind of syndrome……….. i hope that (banaba) can help her. ty god bless.
FROM DR ALIGUI: Carpal tunnel syndrome can be best remedied by surgery or acupuncture and then prevention of recurrence by proper hand positioning during work.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Doc,
every moring i take sambong tablet 500g and before bedtime i take centrum. is this good for my health or it will effect my health.
FROM DOC EMIL: Sambong is also a good source of anti-oxidants and can be combined with vitamins
February 26th, 2009 at 2:09 am
hi doc,
im anjie from bacolod city,
i have a bartholin cyst and its very serious now coz its like a big as a golf ball and its very painful can advice me what kind of herbal medicine can i take or its a banaba leaves can be very helpful to my bartholin cyst? im only 28 years old doc and im very scared of surgery hoping na kukuha ang bukol thru herbal medicine pls advice me.
thank you so much and more power
FROM DOC EMIL: Bartholin cysts especially when very large must by treated by surgery. Please consult an Gynecologist.
February 27th, 2009 at 5:29 am
Good day Doc!
Ask ko lang po if meron po bang herbal meds pra s mabahong paa?..
thank you & God bless
FROM DOC EMIL: Soak your feet in baking soda dissolved in warm water every night and keep your feet dry before putting on your socks or shoes. Do this until you are able to control the odor, after that you may reduce the soaking to 3x a week. Also try bayabas leaves foot scrub.
February 27th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Mapgpalang Araw po Doc,
tanong ko lang po yung pag inom ng aspirin sabay ng multivitamin ay masama po ba? last time kasi na uminom ako 4:30 a.m wala pa laman ang sikmura ko(usually sa trabaho na ako kumakain.) nagkataon na di rin po ako nakapag almusal sa trabaho dahil nasabay ang fasting and prayer nung araw na yun.kinabukasan naging brown ang kulay ng ihi ko hanggang pangalawang araw,pangatlong araw ay bumalik naman sa normal na kulay ang ihi ko, kaya lang kinaumagahan ng sumunod na araw sumakit po ang kanang tagiliran ko nang napakasakit at dinala ako sa hospital,sabi ng Dr.uminom lang daw ako ng tubig 3 liters a day at binigyan ako ng pain reliever.kaya lang pag nawawala na ang bisa ng gamot sumasakit uli tagiliran ko.umabot din ng 3 days pabalik balik yung sakit sa tagiliran ko. awa po ni LORD gumaling naman po ako.kaya lang may nararamdaman po akong parang kabag sa tyan ko at parang ang tigas po ng tyan ko.sumasakit din po likod ko. may sakit po ba ako sa kidney?
gumagalang
jose
FEOM DOC EMIL: Ang sakit sa tagiliran ay pwedeng mula sa organs sa tagiliran tulad ng kidney, muscles, o intestines. Ang urinalysis ay isang paraan para malaman kung ikaw ay may sakit sa bato. Ang pag-inom ng aspirin pag walang laman ang tiyan ay maaring magdulot ng sakit ng tiyan kasi dumarami ang acid sa tiyan. Sa pag dami nang acid, maaring may kasama na itong gas na nagdudulot ng kabag. Hindi masama na isama nag vitamins sa paginom ng aspirin. Kailangan nga lang may laman ang tiyan mo
February 28th, 2009 at 7:05 am
hello doc!
i am a third year high school student and i am making a research about banaba,
i would like to know if there are still trees like banaba that contains
corosolic acid that helps to neutralize blood sugar level..
March 1st, 2009 at 2:32 am
hello doc,
i’m making a study about banaba which can neutralize blood sugar levels, it was being studied in japan, and i would like to know if there are still other trees like banaba that contains corosolic acid?
FROM DOC EMIL: Perilla frutescens (red wild basil), Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese Hawthorn), Eriobotrta japonica or Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat, Japanese Plum), Symplocos paniculata (Sapphireberry) are plants reported to contain corosolic acid. These plants are either native of China and/or Japan. Unfortunately, Philippine plants have not been investigated on their amounts of corosolic acid.
March 1st, 2009 at 10:39 am
hello doc, how to invisible scars?i hope you reply my question and i’ll wait. thaks god bless
March 1st, 2009 at 10:48 am
hello doc,
pano po mawawala o pano po magagamot ang peklat so many years ago?sana po ay mabasa po nyo itong mga katanungan ko po. umaasa, kyla
FROM DOC EMIL: mahirap mawala ang peklat na matagal na. kalimitan ito ay nagagamot ng steroid ointments pero kung matagal na ang maaaring gawin ay bawasan ang pigmentation para hindi halata ang peklat. Luyang dilaw o turmeric ay maaring ipahid sa peklat para nagging “lighter†ang complexion pero di ito nakakawala ng peklat.]
March 4th, 2009 at 5:53 am
hi!doc.pano po ba gawin ang tamang dami ng banaba at sambong na dahon pr sa myoma uteri ko at sa cholecystolithiasis ko last march 2 2009 ko lng po nalaman na me ganito akong sakit. sabi ng doctor dapat na daw pong operahin ang problema takot ako sa opera at sa laki ng gastos na kailangan.kaya po uamasa ako na makakaya pa ng herbal med ang sakit ko.pls.help me doc.
FROM DOC EMIL: Hindi lahat ng myoma ay kailangang operahan agad pero operation lang talaga ang makapag alis ng myoma. Hindi delicado ang myoma maliban na lang kung ito ay masyadong malaki at nababarahan na or sumisiksik sa “pelvisâ€. Sa gusting magbuntis, sagabal ito pag may bata na sa “uterusâ€. Iba na naman ang sa cholecystis/cholelithiasis; ang cholecystis ay pamamaga ng gall bladder at ang cholelithiasis naman ay stones as gall bladder. Para sa gall stones maaring mag gall bladder flush. (Please refer to the earlier article on gall bladder flush)
March 4th, 2009 at 6:04 am
saka po doc anong mga foods ang mkktulong sakin pr mabilis na gumaling ang sakit ko at ano po ung mga bawal kainin?sana masagot nyo po agad ang problema ko 2 gabi na po akong d makatulog kc naiisip ko lagi ung opera na yan.thank you doc.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Hi doc,
Ang banaba po ba nakakababa ng triglycerides?
Salamat po and regards.
JAMES
March 12th, 2009 at 3:23 am
dear doc,
when i was in australia 3months ago,my weight was 70.5 & my bp160/100.now i’ve been doing briskwalking daily & started to diet &drink banaba juice 3xdaily.i put the juice in the ref like water.when i took my weight it was now 68k & my bp110/80.i’m really happy about it.was it because of what i did and drink(banabajuice).thanks doc.please send me an email regarding this.
God bless.
FROM DOC EMIL:
Banaba can help reduce weight because it improves glucose utilization. This property or slimming effect, is almost always enhanced by diet and exercise
March 16th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
hi doc,
ask lang po ako, may myoma po ako at blocked daw po ang f-tubes ko as per checked-up makatulong po ba ang banaba leaves? and please answer po doc, ang malunggay makatulong po din ba sa case ko,
thank you ,please eanswer
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
Blocked fallopian tubes cannot be helped by Banaba. Surgical procedures may be the answer. Please consult a gynecologist. Malunggay will not help too. Blocked fallopian tubes is a mechanical obstruction and must be evaluated for possible surgery to remove the blockade.
March 17th, 2009 at 3:39 am
good morning poh pwede po mag tanong anung gamot para sa tulo? nandito po ako ngaun sa taiwan at hindi ko alam kung pano gamotin ito. gamot lang po at kung ilang beses mag take at ilang lingo para maka bili ako dito may filipino store naman po dito banda sa amin. tnx a lot
FROM DR ALIGUI:
Antibiotics should be given by a physician for gonorrhea. Please consult a doctor. Hindi yan magagamot ng mga medicinal plants.
March 20th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
hello doc, tanong me lang po kung bakit po laging sumasakit ang tiyan ko lagi?tapos lagi po me nagtatae,masakit po sa may tagiliran ko at kabilaan pa po.ano po bang sakit meron po ako?tsaka bigla bigla pa po ako nahihilo hindi naman po ako buntis.sana po ay mabasa po nyo itong letters me.tsaka salamat po kc nasagot po nyo yong tanong me about scar,sana po masagot nyo po ulit yong mga tanong po me. gumagalang ,kyla’
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Maraming maging sanhi ng diarrhea at sakit ng tiyan kaya dapat kang ma-examine ng doctor para matukoy ang sanhi ng iyong karamdaman. Di ka magagamot ng walang examination ng doctor.
March 30th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Hello po Doc, Im 32 years old, Nanakit yung tagliran ko 2 months ago at ng ipatingin ko sa Doctor ang sabi ay may Prostate enlargement ako, binigyan ako ng antibiotic for 1 month and Finasteride for a couple of months, ngayon po Doc ay medyo nagiging madalas ang pag ihi ko na nagiging sanhi ng di ko magandang pagtulog sa gabi, ano po ba ang magandang gamot dito? Sana po masagot nyo ang katanungan ko…marami pong salamat.
FROM DR ALIGUI: Take Finasteride in the morning, this drug is for prostate enlargement but can cause increased urination. Don’t take tea or coffee after 6 PM since this will potentiate urination too. Yung pananakit ng tagiliran ay maaring ibang sakit. Kumunsulta ka sa doctor baka muscle fatigue yan or di kaya urinary tract infection.
April 1st, 2009 at 1:38 am
Doc Emil, san po ba nakukuha ang paglaki ng prostate glands ng isang lalaki? ano po ba ang halamang gamot para bumalik sa dati ang laki nito? marami pong salamat.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 am
Hi Doc, I was diagnose with cholecystolithiasis(gallstone). My gallstone size is approx. 0.4-0.8cm which is small. I’m also having a highblood as result of my gallstone. Our company doctor advise me to undergro urinalysis and ECG. Ano po ba herbal medicine na pwede kong inumin to dissolbe this gallstone naturally. Is it Sambong or Banaba? What dosage and how many leaves? Hope you can help me. Thanks.
From Dr. Emil: Better to try the Gallblader flush. Check our this article in this blog: Removing Gallstones Naturally, Excerpt from “Total Natural Health Approach Towards Recovery and No More Cancer†Dr. Lai Chiu Nan’s Talk in Singapore
April 4th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
hello po doc, ask me lang po kung anong sakit po meron po ako,kasi po sa tuwing iihi po ko may lumalabas po sa akin na kulay dilaw tsaka po may laway laway pa pong lumalabas tsaka pa po bad smell talaga.lagi namn po ako gumagamit ng femenine wash.tsaka po doc ano po bang gamot sa may streetchmark? gumagalang kyla
From Dr. Emil: Baka may infection ka na kinakailangan ang examination ng Gynecologist. Sa stretch marks, subukan mo ang aloe vera gel (yung na loob ng dahon ng aloe vera), applied daily for 30 minutes bago maligo
April 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
my kub ultra sound result was right kidney was mildly dilated. the impresssion was hydronephrosis, right kidney. thr dr told me to undergo the ivp eamination preparation for waveshock. can u help me doc b4 undergo that procedure. thank u. n gudnyt.
April 5th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
gud evning doc. my right kidney was mildly dilated the impression was hydronephrosis right kidney.can u help me?
From Dr. Emil: Hydronephrosis is a condition usually due to obstruction of the urinary tract. You have to have a work up by a nephrologist. Please consult a nephrologist because if you don’t, the condition might worsen and you might loose you kidney
April 13th, 2009 at 10:27 am
hi doc, nung bata ako may history na ko ng pagihi ng dugo,now i’m 25 ask ko lang po anu po ba ang symptoms ng early stage ng kidney disease,dati po kasi madalas sumasakit ang lower back ko,nagpacheck ako ng ihi sabi may dugo daw at nana,binigyan ako ng atibac for 1 week at sambong tablet,nawala naman po pero minsan meron pa pero di naman sya masyado masakit,nagwowori lang ako lately po kasi parang lagi sumasakit kaliwang paa ko,parang tumitigas ung muscle, minsan naman parang may rayuma,posible po ba na sa bato na po sakit ko,anu po kaya pwede ko gawin,urinalisys po ba can detect kidney problems o pang UTI lang yun..
i’m hoping for your response,thank you po..Godbless
From Dr Emil: Kakailanganin mo ang workup tulad ng kidney ct scan, blood chemistry, urinalisys with 24 hour protein quatitation. Please consult a qualified nephrologist, don’t postphone.
April 15th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
hello poh doc emil.. i just want to ask if there is an effect in taking ciprobay xr during early pregnancy? i didn’t know i was pregnant when i expercienced severe pain in urination and when i urinate it was just scanty which made it more painful. i had a previous history of uti just this year so i ask my friend for a good brand name of ciprofloxacin which my doctor gave me she suggested to take ciprobay xr 1000 mg and i take it twice, later i found out that i was 1 month pregnant.. i am worried for my baby.. i really need ur response.. thank you very much…
From Dr. Emil
Ciprofloxacin is generally not recommended for pregnant mothers when other antibiotics can be used. However, there have been studies wherein women in the 1st or 2nd trimester of pregnancy have taken ciprofloxacin and no birth defects were found. So currently, no evidence has been found that ciprofloxacin is harmful to the fetus or baby (after birth). Note however, that ciprofloxacin is not recommended for those 18 years old and younger.
April 16th, 2009 at 1:30 am
thanks doc..more power po
April 16th, 2009 at 10:59 am
thnks for the info doc.. very informative
April 18th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
good mrnng dok pwedi po bang mag tanong ano po ba ang tips po para xaa akin na maraming peklat??????????
From Dr. Emil
Try rubbing a small amount of luyang dilaw on the deeply colored skin (peklat). It will not remove the scar but it lighten the color of the skin. However, the yellow stains will remain for a few days. In dermatologic preparations, white turmeric is used that’s why there is no problem having yellow stains on the skin.
April 19th, 2009 at 3:32 am
good day doc emil,i just want to ask if sambong is good for delayed and irregular menstruation? it’s been my problem 4 years ago…i already consulted my oby and endoc doctors…they ask me to drink yasmin pills and provera to regulate my menstruation but unfortunately,it doesn’t have effects to improve the cycle of my menstruation…if i take the pills for how many days i will have my menstruation,but the next month it will be delay again..
somebody told me that sambong leaves will help me to have menstruation…i need it badly..bec. i will be having an outing this saturday in a beach…i need to have my menstruation now so that it will be gone on our outing day…please advice me asap.tnx a lot and more power.
From Dr. Emil:
Try drinking herbal teas made of any one of the following: Dried parsley, rosemary, ginger (salabat) or sage. The herbs, except ginger, can be found in the supermarket. You can also buy rosemary and sage plants and use fresh leaves as tea. These are mild and may be taken on a regular basis, say once a day.
April 20th, 2009 at 2:03 am
.doc juz want to ask poh kung anoh po ung best na herbal na pwedeng ipang-gamot sa peklat?ungmga 3 years na peklat poh..thank you doc..
April 21st, 2009 at 2:16 am
gud morning doc emil. May diabetes ang mother for 8 years na regular ang medication niya. Ok lang ba na uminum siya ng banaba? Nakakatulong ba ang banaba sa pagbaba ng blood sugar? Wala bang side effect sa kanya ito?
Tns andod Bless…
FROM DR. EMIL: Banaba ay makakatulong sa diabetes, wala namang side effects ito. I would recommended Ampalaya Plus kasi maroon itong ampalaya, banaba at luyang dilaw. Lahat ito ay nakakatulong sa pagbaba ng blood sugar. Ang lahat ng ito ay nasa Ayurvedic Medicine din.
April 21st, 2009 at 2:19 am
God Bless You.
April 27th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Hi doc. ask ko lang po kung ano ang pwede kong gawin pang-solusyon sa sakit na uti. Kasi po nahihirapan po akong umihi ,matagal ko na itong nararamdaman, eh mahirap lang sa work ko hindi kasi pwede ang papalis -alis sa pwesto,
Ang BANABA po ba ay nakakatulong sa pag-iwas ng u.t.i.Kasi din po doc,eveytime na pupunta me ng cr ay nahihirapan po akong umihi .then natatagalan din po ang pag-ihi ko.minsan din doc. pagmasakit na ang tiyan ko at hindi pa po ako nakakaihi,pautal-utal ang ihi ko,kaya minsan ay dumudumi po ako par mairaos ang pag-ihi ko.
HELP ME DOC.
April 27th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Hi doc. ask ko lang po kung ano ang pwede kong gawin pang-solusyon sa sakit na uti. Kasi po nahihirapan po akong umihi ,matagal ko na itong nararamdaman, eh mahirap lang sa work ko hindi kasi pwede ang papalis -alis sa pwesto,
Ang BANABA po ba ay nakakatulong sa pag-iwas ng u.t.i.Kasi din po doc,eveytime na pupunta me ng cr ay nahihirapan po akong umihi .then natatagalan din po ang pag-ihi ko.minsan din doc. pagmasakit na ang tiyan ko at hindi pa po ako nakakaihi,pautal-utal ang ihi ko,kaya minsan ay dumudumi po ako par mairaos ang pag-ihi ko.
HELP ME DOC.at isa pa pong reason. pag marami kami sa cr. nade-destruct po ako,kasi yun iba mabilis na makaihi ,pero ako hindi po.kaya minsan lumalabas po ako ng cr ng hindi pa nakakaihi. kaya lalo me nahihirapan na umihi.
DOC. MORE POWER TO YOU. pls respond asap. if you have time po, thanks
April 29th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Hi Doc. ask ko lang po kasi medyo masakit tagiliran ko sa right side pero natotolerate ko naman kasi mga 4days ko na sya nararamdaman tapos madalas ako umihi every minutes… just ti inform you also na naoperahan nako last 2006 for galbladder removal… makaktulong ba po yung banaba fro me… maraming salamt po & hope to hear from you…
may nabibili po ba sa store na banaba tea or capsule at kung pede ko rin b sya alternative sa leaves… thank you doc.
FROM DR. EMIL: Baka kidney disease yan at walang kinalaman ang iyong operation sa gall bladder. Banaba can help but combining Banaba, Sambong and Balbas pusa is better for kidney health. If you are having urination problems, better check, have a urinalysis. Don’t forget to have good intake of water.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Good morning dok emil ask ko lang possible ba na may diabetes and anak ko kasi nilalanggam ang hinubad niyang underwear. Ano ba ang puede niyang inumin na herbal leaves or capsule? Mataba siya age 21 y/o. Ano ang puede niyang inumin na herbal para siya ay pumayat? Wla kasi syang time magexercise kasi may work siya. Pls give me an advise maraming salamt po. God Bless
FROM DR EMIL: Dapat tingnan ang Two-hour post meal glucose which should be below 110 mg/dl. Kung may glucose intolerance or diabetes consult the doctor for medications. In any case, good dietary control and Amplaya Plus will help supporti healthy blood glucose levels. Kailangan ang regular exercise and proper diet to lose weight. Hindi pwede ang sedentary life kasi mataas ang possibility na maging diabetic. May time pa to change to a health lifestyle habang maaga.
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Hi doc. I was diagnosed with kidney stone in 2006 and actually I was scheduled for lithotripsy in November 2008. It so happened that I got pregnant that’s why it was not pushed through. These past few days, I’ve been thinking of treating again my kidney stones because I’m scared of what I’ve seen in the tv regarding kidney malfunction. Ayaw ko naman umabot sa ganung situation. Gusto ko sana herbal na lang kase I tried na mga medicine na nireseta ng ibang doctor, gumastos lang ako, hindi naman totally nawala. So try ko naman alternative medicine baka pa lang this time matanggal sya without undergoing lithotripsy. Last ultrasound 32mm yung bato ko. Would you recommend sambong? Paano po gawin yun at tea or if tablet po, ilang tablet po iinumin for the day. Thank you po and I hope to hear from you soon.
FROM DR EMIL: Medyo malaki na yan pero kung di naman sumasakit pwedeng makuha sa gamot, why not try a new product (recently approved by BFAD) please contact : customerservice@gonatural.com.ph for details or contact Dr. Luis Florencio of NKTI (National Kidney and Transplant Institute) because we are doing a consumer use survey for a food supplement for kidney stones. His contact # at NKTI 924-3601 to 19 local 3227. Ask Dr. Florencio if you can qualify
May 5th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
doc. i am a nurse graduate. i am an herbal plant enthusiast. aside from the top 10 herbal plants endorsed by the DOH, i am also facsinated with the holy basil (ocimum sanctum). i would love to learn more. is there an institution where i can learn more9seminars0 so i could in turn share it with other people? btw, i live in Isabela province. thank you.
FROM DR EMIL: Try visiting the Philippine Institute for Traditional and Alternative Health Care, Dept of Health at the Cagayan Valley Herbal Processing Plant Carig, Tuguegarao City 3500 Cagayan Telefax: (078) 844-3853 / (078) 844-8260
May 8th, 2009 at 6:45 am
hi doc. tanung kulng po kung panu po ba mgagamot ang isang tulo or StD.
nagkron kc ako n2 di ko ikakahiya dhil myrkon ako isang gurl na nkilala.tpos ayon ng ngsex kmi wala pa akong nararamdaman na kakaiba sa ari ko after 1 week ayon nagkaron ako ng singaw sa ilalim ng ari ko tpos my lumalabas na likido di ko alam kung anu ito doc. 2lungan nyo nman ako di kuna alam ang gagawin ko auko nman ipalalm sa parents ko dhil tiyak lagot ako…=’( doc sna mg reply kau or mg email kau asap.. para malaman ko agad ang gagawin ko … salamat po
May 8th, 2009 at 6:51 am
hi doc. its me again.. ung una d pa ako kinakabahan kc wula nman lumalabas dun sa dulo ng ari ko pro sa my singaw sa ilalim nagkaron ng bukol na maliit tpos my butas din at dun lumalabas ang likido.. tpos nagtataka ako kumikirot cya kpg umiihi ako..cnubukan ko ito pigain… ayon… my lumabas na likido kulay yellow =’( ngulat ako.. at naicp ko cguro … ma tulo na ako…. wah,,,,,,,,! tulungan nyo ako… pls……!!=’(
email me wait ko ang responce ninyo doc.. salamat po…
May 11th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
hello po dok! tatanong ko lang po kung paano po ang dosage sa pag inom nang Re-leaf Sambong capsules 500mg na nabili ko sa Watsons? tsaka po meron po ba kayong alam na reputable na pwedeng bilan nang Sambong capsules na mas mura, ung totoo po ah at nde ung mga scammers…hehe! nakakatakot na baka may mga manloloko dyan e. Also, can i take this Sambong capsules in conjuction with Rowatinex?
Thanks po and more power!
Godbless and Take care always!
hope to hear from u soon!
FROM DR. EMIL: Sambong at 500mg is taken 3x a day. You can rely on sambong tablets from leading drug stores like Mercury Drug, Rose Pharmacy, South Star, Watsons, etc. Do not forget that drinking plenty of water will also help.
May 13th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Gud am Doc, ask ko lang po kung symptoms ba ng kidney stone ang pain sa lower back ko,, ang akala ko nung una nangangawit lang ako or nakuha lang sa paglalaro ng basketball kz minsan nanakit tos minsan naman po nawawala, ang pag ihi ko normal naman po, if ever po makakatulong po ba ung sambong tablet?? saan po ako makakabili ng sambong tablet?? tnx and more power…
FROM DR EMIL: Meron sambong tablets sa leading drugs stores tulad ng Mercury Drug, Rose Pharmacy, South Star, Watsons at iba pa. Do not forget that drinking plenty of water will also help.
May 13th, 2009 at 11:31 am
hello po:D 15 yrs old po ako, hindi po regular ang pagdumi ko, madalas po tatlong beses lng sa isang linggo, nangyari na po na hindi po ako makadumi in 1 week. matagal ko na po itong problema. ilang beses na po akong dumumi na may dugo, kahit po hindi ko naman po pinipilit ang pagdumi ko may dugo pa rin. ngayon naman po, umihi ako ng may dugo. ano po bang pwede kong gawin? natatakot na po ako:D thank you po.
FROM DR. EMIL: Dapat kumunsulta ka na sa doctor ng malaman ang dahilan ng problem mo. Medyo complicado kasi yan dahil may bleeding ka na mula sa dalawang lugar.
May 16th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
hello po. I’m 24 years old na po pero irregular pa rin ang menstruation ko po and last month nagkaroon po ako but this month hindi pa po. Sa June 19-21, 2009 my lakad po ako and ayoko naman po magkaroon those days po. Gusto ko po sana magkaroon na this month or before June 19, 2009 para hindi na po ko mag-worry sa lakad ko this June. Ano po bang pwede kong gawin. Thank you po.
FROM DR. EMIL: Irregular menstruation is best handled by a gynecologists, usually contraceptive pills are used. A natural support for hormonal imbalance is eating root crops. You cannot immediately solve your problem by natural means, you need medical intervention, when is it finally resolved, then use natural means as maintenance. Being overweight can also be a cause of decreased frequency of menstruation.
May 17th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Hi Doc,
Tanong lang po ako kung san makakahanap ng “Sage”. Nabasa ko po kasi pwede po syang gamitin as treatment for hair loss. ano po ba tawag sa Sage in tagalog.
Salamat po!
FROM DR. EMIL: Meron sa Manila Seedling Bank area, kung saan may tindang mga herbs. Magtanong ka lang doon
May 20th, 2009 at 4:19 am
doc ako po ay my menieres disease 8 yrs npo wala naman pong gamot dto sabi ng mga doctor n kinausap at pinagpatingnan ko try to live with it lagi sabi at 1 day ggcing nlang akong wala n ang menieres ko baka naman po my herbal n pwede sa akin sira npo ang balanse ko
FROM DR EMIL: Try gotu-kola or Centella asiatica for improving nerve health.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:39 am
hello po,, gud evening.. tanong ko lang po kung ano po pwedeng herbal n gamot sa pabalik balik na uti. yung wiwi ko po kc my halong blood, s first day lng nmn po ngkakaroon ng blood mga afternoon back to normal color na po ulit. nag pa KUB exam po ako nung una, normal nmn po yung kidneys ko, tpos nung 2nd KUB ko ok nmn po yung left kidney kso yung right kidney nkalagay mild pelvocaliectasis, ano po ibig sbhin nun,,, and ano po b mgandang herbal na gamot. sana po matulungan nyo po ako. salamat ng marami..
From Dr. Aligui: Ibig sabihin ng pelvocaliectasis ay may “backflow†ng ihi paakyat sa kidneys. Ito ay maaring sanhi ng pagbabara ng dadaanan ng ihi sa bandang ibaba katulad ng pantog or urinary bladder. Ang maipapayo ko sa yo ay kumunsulta sa isang urologist o surgeon specialist ng kidneys para matukoy kung saan nangagaling ang problem.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:26 am
ano po bang mga gamot sa tulo? yung mabibili sa botika kahit walang reseta galing sa doktor? tulad po ng iba, nahihiya rin ako lumapit sa doktor at baka malaman ng parents ko.. hingi po sana ko na listahan ng mga gamot or herbal medicines.. epektibo po ba talaga yung buko juice? salamat po.. sana matulungan nyo po ako…
From Dr. Aligui: Kailangan matingnan ka ng doctor para sa tamang antibiotics. Di pwede herbal remedies.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:31 am
doc… help me nmn poh… cranberry juice po db ay maganda pra s kidney…
pwede po ba ang calamansi juice?
From Dr. Aligui: No, mas makakabuti sa kidneys ang banaba tea or sambong tea or combination.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:53 am
hi doc… m 26 matagal na nakakaramdam ako ng pain sa lower back ko, when i went to the doctor he said it was UTI he advise me to take antibiotics, but after 1 year i went to another doctor a urinalysis was done and the result was negative, he then adivce to examine my blood for Uric acid the result was I have a high Uric he then prescribe me to take allupurinol. after months i feel ok.but after how many months again i see a doctor he said that I dont have a UTI it is just my urine has 2-3 RBC and that could be a kidney stones but after taking cifroloxacine for one week the result of my urinalysis was all okey. Ahagain after many months I vivt a doc and it is all gone. just last week i woke up because of excessive pain in my back I went then to the doc the following day.I undergo ultrasould and it was found tjhat my left kidney has develop a .4 – .6cm stone.he then advise me to take plenty of water and a 7 days medication on CEFUROXIME.is there any other way that i can do to dessolve the stones?my friend told me to take vitaplus is it advise?
From Dr. Aligui: Vitaplus will not help dissolve your stones, neither is Cefluroxime unless there is also infection. Try to combine banaba and sambong in tea preparation. 1 leaf each and boil in 1 glass of water (low heat) for about 5 minutes. Take this everyday. Take plenty of water. Stones may be expelled after 2-4 weeks. If you are successful, it will recur and you must at least have a maintenance.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Hi doc. i just want to ask what to do when you have kidney stone, is there any medicine na pweding matunay and stones sa kidney? i feel something sa pantog ko and i always go to the cr to pee. i was afraid that maybe i have prostate cancer but as what i heard its only for old guys. iam just 20. my dad told me to drink plenty of water and hoping it helps… my urine is clear and sometimes its yellowish and don’t smell bad
can you recommend any medicine that i can take?
From Dr. Aligui: You must have a urological workup before taking anything. Please consult a nephrologist or a urologist.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:54 am
magandang araw po doc, tanong ko lang po kung yung sambong tablet nakakatulong din po para maging normal ang prostrate. maraming salamat po
From Dr. Aligui: No, for prostate problems, better to take Saw Palmetto. Alternatives would be tomato juice, squash seeds or stinging nettle roots. Look for Saw Palmetto in stores like GNC, Healthy Options or Health Express.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Hi Doc good day,tanong ko lng po pag nagpa check ka ng urinary ma chi check ba nila kung may std ka or uti lng?kc im worried about it nata2kot din ako kc po mag pa2 medical ako this week dito sa dubai bka ano png mkitang result skin at ma deport pa ako kc po dti ang skit ng likod ko di ako mkayuko and urinary pain din po with blood nagpa check na ako u.t.i lng dw pero worried prin ako kc minsan ang pag dumi ko di normal din.ano din po ung hemoglobin kc po positive un sa result ng examine ko but the bacteria is negative nman sbi ng dr. normal lng dw sa babae un is it true?thanks pls reply me as soon as possible
From Dr. Emil: Kung urinalysis lang di malalaman kung STD yan at kalimitan ang masasabi ay UTI. Ang STD ay madalas may simptomas ng discharge.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Doc,
ano pong halamang gamot ang pwede kong inumin para sa bukol ko sa may kanang bahagi ng aking suso?kumikirot po kasi ito..at parang maga na po siya…
From Dr. Aligui:
Turmeric o luyang dilaw ang protector sa breast cancer, pero di lahat ng bukol sa suso ay cancer. Kadalasan ito ay fibroadenoma na benign at hindi malignant at pwede itong ipatanggal sa surgeon.
June 5th, 2009 at 1:43 am
gud morning dok emil. Gusto kong malaman kung totoo bang nakapagpapagaling ng iba’t-ibang sakit ang vita plus? Kasi napakamahal ng gamot para sa diabetes at high blood. Ask ko kung puedeng alternative ang vita plus plus sa diabetic person. Maraming maraming salamat po. Take care and God Bless you.
From Dr Aligui: We recommend that you use AMPALAYA PLUS. It has Ampalaya, Banaba and Luyang Dilaw all proven to help lower blood sugar, high blood and cholesterol. Check their website for more info http://www.ampalaya.ph
June 6th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
good evening doc, i just got my OGTT results (1st hr, 11.55, 2nd hr, 10.4), im 33 weeks pregnant. is it safe for me to drink banaba tea to help lower my blood sugar level? if yes, how much can i drink on a daily basis?
From Dr. Aligui:
You probably have gestational diabetes and you cannot take banaba tea to lower your blood sugar because it is not recommended for pregnant moms. You have to have a regimen of exercise, diet and insulin and must be monitored by your obstetrician. Gestational diabetes if left uncontrolled is a risk factor not only for you but for your baby, you cannot take changes with medicinal plants.
June 9th, 2009 at 2:54 am
Doc,
Good Day! I was diagnosed to have multiple myoma. I have no kids yet and 35 yrs. old. Ano po bang herbal meds na pwede mag reduce or tanggal myoma.
Thank you very much and God Bless
From Dr. Aligui:
No herbal medicine can remove myoma, you have to be evaluated by your OB-Gyne if you have to have surgery and if the myoma would interfere with fertilization. Usually it does if there is blockage but there are women with myoma and still were able to get pregnant.
June 9th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Doc,
gandang araw po! doc tanong ko lang po ano po ba ang bawal kainin pag may uric acid at ano po ba ang mga gamot nito.
salamat po
From Dr. Aligui:
Generally, lahat ng beans including soya ay bawal, also fish without scales. You should also drink lots of water for the uric acid to get dissolve and eliminated by urine -this is the most effective natural method. If you want to eliminate it in another way, drink a combination of celery and parsely juice and you will urinate often. Still, you have to drink enough water. Ang gamot sa high uric acid ay kalimitan para sa pain.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:51 am
im 43 and diagnosed of having a calculus europhaty pro wala nmn nireseta skin
im taking sambong tea for almost 1 week and lagi po ako umiihi wala naman problema sa pag ihi ko d nmn masakit ang complain ko lng po dhil nangangawit ang lower back ko sa kanan at may konting kirot, wla rin po akong pain reliever na iniinom, in advised po aq na mg pa kub-ivp ultrasound eh may kmahaln po,4 yrs before cnabi skn ng doctor na my bato ako sa kidney na i ihi k na po ung isa sinlaki ng monggo pro may natira p rw po na isa,tanong ko lng po kng matutunaw po b to ng pure sambong tea wat mor can i take pra mapabilis ang paggaling ko ano rn po ang mainam na diet pra sa kin
tnx and god bless
From Dr. Aligui: Try combining sambong and balbas pusa. Pakuluan ang 2-3 na dahon ng sambong at ½ cup ng balbas pusa sa 2 baso na tubig at inumin and 2 baso ito araw araw. Pwede 2/3 baso sa umaga at 2/3 baso sa gabi. Hindi madaling matunaw ang bato pero kung di naman malaki, makukuha rin yan sa sambong at balbas pusa.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:58 am
gud am doc 19 plng po q but i hav 1 kid na po im having an injectables for my family planing kaya tumataba dw po aq dhil sa pills ko 60 kls na po kc aq after 2 yrs ng manganak aq dko na napigilan ang pag gain ko ng weight,i just want to ask kng uminom po b ako ng sambong mawawalan ng bisa ang ini injection skn na gmot? bka po kc mabuntis ako kng magtake aq ng sambong everyday, sexualy active po kc aq,or wats the best herbal med na pwd ko inumin para mabawasan ang timbang ko
salamt po
From Dr. Aligui:Try resveratrol (Slenda) and combine this with diet and exercise.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:22 am
uhm, ask lng poh,,. gs2 q lng mlaman kung anu poh ba sakt q .. kun my std poh aq.. nttkot poh kc aq . 17yrs old lng poh aq. pag ktapos q poh umihi msakit .. tapos 1 tym. pag ihi q my lmabas na buo buong dugo.. after poh nun … nag wiwi aq ult tapos color brown na sya . na prang dugo.. pero hnd na poh masakt .anuh kya sakit q ..
From Dr. Aligui: Baka urinary stones yan, magpakonsulta ka doctor para malaman kung saan galing ang blood sa urine.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Hi Doc,
Meron po bang side effects ang pag inom ng SAMBONG TABLETS?
Thank you po.
Vic
From dr. Aligui: Sambong tablets is very safe
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Gud eve Doc! tanong ko lang po about my problem of my baby..i gave birth last feb 12, 2009 at nung 1st week ng march nag start na nag yellowish ang kanyang skin at mata pero eversince po hindi namin sya napapa arawan nung kami’y nasa bahay na galing hospital..naging gumagrabe po ang paninilaw nung nag 1 month na sya..until now na 4 mos. na sya meron pa ring paninilaw pero hindi na ka ganun ka grabe…ask ko lang po ano po ba ang dapat kung gawin at ano po ang dapat iinom na gamot para sa kanya? as of now she’s taking FERLIN kasi yon ang ibinigay sakin ng health workers sa barangay namin kasi nung pumunta kami sa barangay hall namin hindi kasi sya na i-imunize kasi po mayroon pa raw syang paninilaw at yon nga ang binigay sakin. pls response asap
From Dr. Emil: Dapat makita na yan ng pediatrician kc baka may problem sya sa liver. Kadalasan nakukuha yan sa pagpapa araw.
June 24th, 2009 at 7:09 am
gud pm po doc, tanong ko lng po if okay po na painumin ng katas ng dahon ng oregano ang anak ko na 9 mos old kasi po inuubo lalo na sa gabi, di po makatulog at umiiyak po xa kapag umuubo,.. maraming salamat po.
From Dr. Emil: Pwede siyang paninumin ng katas ng oregano. Isapaw ang dahon ng oregano sa sinaing na kanin kapag wala ng gaanong tubig at kapag malambot na ito pigain sa isang kutsara at ipainom. Isang dahon ay sapat na sapagkat ilang drops lang ang kailangan. Gawin ito 2 hanggang 3 beses isang araw. Mahirap sabihin kung may infection ang bata tulad ng pneumonia, kaya dapat makita sya ng doctor. Delicado ang pneumonia kung di magagamot agad.
June 24th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
doc,ano po ba ang mabisang gamot sa peklat??
From Dr. Emil: walang pwede. Ang mabuti ay subukan mo na mawala ang pangingitim ng peklat gamit ang gluthathione soap.
June 25th, 2009 at 12:58 am
tanong ko lang kung anong mabisang gamot para sa goiter. paki tulungan naman po ang aking nanay maraming salamat po
From Dr. Emil: depende sa goiter. Kung endemic goiter yan, iodine deficiency ang sanhi at ang kailangan ay halamang dagat ang palagiang kainin. Kung thyroid hormone ang dahilan, kailangang makita yan ng endocrinologist.
June 25th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
gud pm doc ask ko lang poh 3 months na akong ndi dinadatnan ng menstration pero twice na poh ako ng pregnancy test pero parehas negative naman ano poh kaya posibleng dahilan nun at ano poh kaya ang pde kong gawin natatakot na poh kasi ako sa mga posibleng maging sakit ko..sana poh masagot nyo ang katanungan ko..god bless poh..
June 26th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
ask ko lang po, kasi po ngpacheck up ako dati at meron daw po akong bacterial vaginosis, binigyan ako ng antibiotic, pero meron pa ring discharge…wala naman pong amoy ang discharge…di naman sya ganun ka yellow, kaya lang po mejo madalas ako magkaron ng discharge, ano po kaya to? salamat po..
From Dr. Aligui: kailangan mong mag pa smear ng discharge at ma examine yan sa bacteriology baka fungal infection yan. Kung gusto mong sumubok ng natural remedy subukan mo ang bayabas. Pakuluang ang fresh leaves at palamigin ang tubig hanggang maligamgam gamitin itong panghugas ng pweta. Sa 3 glasses ng tubig 1 tasa ng chopped guava leaves. Palaging fresh ang gagamitin mo araw araw.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Dr. Emil,
Good day po. Doc ask ko lng po kung matagal po bang matanggal ang kulani sa leeg. Inoperahan po ako sa thyroid this april 2009 and still nandto pa rin yung kulani sa leeg ko. pinabiopsy ko po ang sabi nmn eh infection lang. gaano po ba dapat katagal bgo matanggal ang kulani? sb po kc my nodule ako sa right thyroid ko kaya yun daw ang cause ng kulani ko sa leeg kya po nag paopera ako, ngtataka nga lng po ako kc hanggang ngyon nandito pa rin yung kulani ko sa leeg… wish you could help me doc emil
From Dr. Aligui: Kung infection yan dapat antibiotics ang gamiting. Kung nodule yan mula sa thyroid dapat masabi ng doctor kung malignant o benign. Kumunsulta ka sa ibang doctor upang malaman mo ang opinion ng ibang doctor.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:08 am
good day po doc..
ask ko lang po kung makapal ba talaga ang lining ng matres kung may myoma ang isang tao..thank you po..god bless
From Dr. Aligui: Maaring makapal depende sa location ng myoma.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Hi doc,
Makakatulong rin po ba yung banaba pra lumabas yung ihi? kasi nahihirapan po kasi akong umihi, although di naman sya masakit..medyo pa konti konti po kasi ang labas kaya panay balik po ako sa cr. Symptoms po ba ito ng kidney stones? though di rin naman gaanong sumasakit ang lower back ko. thank you po..
From Dr. Aligui: Subukan mo ng combination ng banaba, balbas pusa at sambong. May lalabas na producto na ito ang combination sa mga susunod na buwan baka sa August. Ang tawag ay Renalin.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
hi doc,
ask ko lang po what is best to be used for kidney and liver cleansing.
thank you
From Dr. Aligui: For kidney cleanse, I would recommended combining banaba, sambong and balbas pusa, made into tea. There is a better product that will come out in the market soon. It’s called Renalin
June 30th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
doc,
ano po ang dapat gawin para tumaas ang aking hemoglobin kc po nagpa-med po ako mababa daw po at mataas naman daw po ang blood sugar ko
From Dr. Aligui: Iron supplements ang kailangan diyan. Sa mga gulay all green leafy vegetables and Vitamin C will help increase hemoglobin. Animal meat is also recommended.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Dear doc,
I have an 8-year old daughter who was already obese at 60 kg weight. She was diagnosed early part of June this year with a congenital heart disease (atrial septal defect secundum type measuring 0.7 cm. Her cardiologist referred her to a pediatric endocrinologist and found out that she has insulin resistance. The endocrinologist recommended for a diet modification, exercise and medication of metformin once a day.
As of now, I have not given the metformin yet for my daughter because we are a little bit worried of the possible side effects on her specially so that she’s still young. We want to try diet modification and exercise first and see if these could help before we let her take in the medicine. I had already started limiting her carbohydrate intake. Actually, during her regular meals I do not have much problem because she can only consume a cup of rice and does not want to eat pork except for lean meat. She wants vegetables specially squash, sauteed bittermelon mixed with egg, malunggay and other leafy vegetables. The problem, I think, is her in between meals or snacks which I rarely monitor then because they just buy in school.
But now I just prepare their snacks and do not let them buy in school anymore. We have also encouraged her to go biking for about 20-30 minutes which she is doing right now after her class in the afternoon.
Doc, may I know if our decision not to give the metformin yet is alright? Is there other natural ways that we can give to my daughter to reverse the insulin resistance? Please give me advise on this.
Thank you very much
From Dr. Aligui: Metformin has been used in children with favorable outcomes but only for type 2 diabetes, in some cases type 1 but results of studies show that it is an adjunct medication. Although metformin has been tested in children, it is the opinion of experts that more studies are needed for long term therapy. I would say that you try diet and exercise then if not effective, you should seek an opinion of a pediatric endocrinologist.
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:20 am
i’m 7 months pregnant..i was diagnosed na may UTI daw po ako..too numerous to count daw po ang bacteria that cause infection.. ask ko lng po if safe po n uminom ako ng sambong tea to cure my UTI?…
From Dr. Aligui: pregnant women cannot take any herbal drug or food supplement. You would need an antibiotic safe for pregnant mothers.
July 5th, 2009 at 1:40 am
dok, ilalapit ko lng po kung anong magandang lunas para sa sakit ng mommy k, na may mayoma sa uterus at cyst sa fallopian tube. tuwing regla po nya nmimilipit sa sakit. marami na syang nainom na klase ng gamot pati anti-bacterial,pero wlang pagbabago ung sakit na naramdaman nya.sana mabigyan nyo po sya ng advice.
From Dr. Aligui: Subukan mo ang turmeric or luyang dilaw tea, baka mabawasan ang sakit.
July 5th, 2009 at 2:37 am
doc emil, tanong ko lang po sana kung ano pa ba ung best na herbal medicines pra sa may ear infection, ung mga nararamdaman po nya ay may mabahong amoy na lumalabas sa tenga nya, minsan po kc napanood po nya sa isang programa sa tv na magaling daw po ung oregano pra dun, gaano po katotoo at sa may baldness po sa buhok ano rin pong mgandang herbal medicines para dun, sana po magreply po kayo sa yahoomail ko po. maraming salamat po, Godbless po sa inyo at sa iyong pamilya.
From Dr. Aligui: Try tanglad. Boil tanglad, 1 cup chopped in 2 glassess of water in low heat for 30 minutes then remove the leaves, keep boiling under low fire for another 30 minutes or until only about 3 tablespoon remains. Cool and use as eardrops.
July 5th, 2009 at 3:06 am
doc emil,
sana po magreply po kayo dun sa ear infection, kc hirap na hirap na po ung friend ko, panay po sya ung tuksuhan dhil po dun at ndi na rin po sya nag aral dhil din po dun, sana po matulungan nyo po sya, malaking bagay po ung pieces of advices nyo.
July 5th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Dear Doc Emil,
Gusto ko po sanang malaman kung meron pong herbal medicine para po sa sinusitis. Kasi po napansin ko po na parang mabaho ang hininga ko dahil sa sinus ko. Gusto po ng doctor na tumingin sa kin ipaopera ko na raw po. Sana po makarinig po ako mula sa inyo. Thank you and May God bless you.
From Dr. Aligui: Steam inhalation can help because it can liquify the secretions. You can put yerba buena on the boiling water for steam inhalation.
July 5th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Dear Doc,
ako po ay isang 24 yr. old Female
Ano po sa palagay nyo itong sakit ko kasi yung private part ko itchy most of the time. minsan po ay ginugupitan ko ang aking pubic hair dahil humahaba ito,pero ngayon po palagay ko ay hindi ito ang cause ng itchiness.
Ngayon ngang may period ako may kulani sa singit ko na masakit pag pinipress(sa left side po)
and then sa outer labia sa may upper part ng aking organ ay may makakapa na parang pantal, (yung parang pakagat ng lamok pag kinapa)na masakit pag napepress, parang pimple po ito pero nang subukan kong tingnan ay hindi mo mapapansin na merong nga,,kailangan mo pang kapain,
feeling ko po ay namamaga ang aking labia, natatakot po ako kung ano man ito.
minsan po ay nagsusuot ako ng masisikip na pants, which they say nakakcause ng infection pero wala naman po akong discharge.
maraming salamat po.
From Dr. Aligui: Baka cyst yan na nagkaroon ng infection. Dapat lang na makita yan ng isang gynecologist.
July 5th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
good day dr…
i was diagnosed to have pyelonephritis last may 2008, and since then, parang naging recurrent na ang UTI ko. Could either sambong or banaba tea (in tea bags na po yung preparation na binibili ko) help cure my pyelo?
also, my husband has DM uncontrolled. We have been drinking banaba for more than 2 months now. Ano po ang indication that his sugar has been controlled? Or possible po ba na macontrol ng banaba yung DM nya and di na magprogress?
thank you po… More power and God bless…
From Dr Aligui: A combination of banaba, sambong can help take the tea regularly for UTI. As far as diabetes is concerned, why not try 3 herbs – ampalaya, banaba and luyang dilaw (Amplaya plus).
July 6th, 2009 at 11:00 am
gd day doc.
bakit lagi po ako nahihilo? nag pa check up na ako pero wala makita sa mga lab test ko. blood chem./ecg/ x-ray at ear.ano po kaya ang cause ng nararamdaman ko? sa eye ngpagawa na ako ng eye glasses. im 45 yrs.old
From Dr. Aligui: Consult an ENT, baka may vertigo ka.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
sumsakit po kc ang rigth side po ng tyan q.,tapos may lumlbas pong mabhong discharge,anu po b e2?uti po b o tulo n po..,ayw q po kcng pumunta ng ng dok2r nhhya po kc aqu.,tsaka po bka po mlaman ng motherb q,,sna po m2lungan nio aqu..,
July 8th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
sumsakit po kc ang rigth side po ng tyan q.,tapos may lumlbas pong mabhong discharge,anu po b e2?uti po b o tulo n po..,ayw q po kcng pumunta ng ng dok2r nhhya po kc aqu.,tsaka po bka po mlaman ng motherb q,,sna po m2lungan nio aqu..,
July 9th, 2009 at 7:12 am
hello doc..irregular mentruation kasi ako..minsan lang ako datnan minsan twice a year lang.nakapagpacheck up na din po ako.hormonal imbalance daw po.may pinainum saken provera pero after po nun parang lalong naging irregular.May asawa na po ako nagyon ask ko lang po sana kung anu po kaya ang pde ko inumin na herbal para mabuntis po,kasi mahirapan daw po ako mag buntis.paki email nalang po saken ang inyong sagot.Thank you po…
From Dr. Aligui: Mahirap ang condition mo, maari na di ka mabuntis kung di ma-examine ka ng husto. Mas makabuti kung kumunsulta ka sa gynecologist.
July 13th, 2009 at 2:33 am
doc.i have hyperthyroidism is banaba gud for me to drink?thank you
From Dr. Aligui: Banaba is good for the body, it improves glucose intolerance but for hyperthyroidism, the plant to use as tea is lemon balm.
July 15th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hi doc,
i’m a 33 yo male and lately suffered a UTI traced to a kidney stone, the CT stonogram, measured the stone at 5.63 x 3.23 x 2.3 cm staghorn type. The urologist suggested that i went under a kidney surgery to remove the stone, do you think that i still have other option? hoping for your reply. Thanks
From Dr. Aligui: [No other option except surgery since the stone is large and it is a staghorn type. It might not get dissolved. However, if you do not have severe symptoms, a product will soon come out to the market called Renalin. It could help and it is worth a try. I think the product will be available in the market by September or November.
July 18th, 2009 at 4:36 am
Magandang araw po doc. Lagi pong sumasakit and dibdib ko pag ako umuubo lalu na pag ako ay napapabahin. Nagpagastroscopy po ako dahil sabi ng doktor ko e baka me ulcer ako. pero wala namang pong nakita na ulcer, ang nakita po e meron akong hiatus hernia medyo malaki daw po. kaya din po daw ako nauubo dahil me acid reflux din dahil pumupunta dung acid sa lalamunan kaya ako inuubo.meron naman pong ibinigay na gamot sa akin para malimitahan yung acid reflux.pero sumasakit pa rin ho ang dibdib ko pag ako nauubo.dahil ho ba ito sa hernia.meron po bang natural na paraan para mawala yung hernia at yung acid reflux? marami pong salamat.
From Dr. Aligui: Walang pwedeng herbal treatment sa hiatus hernia or any medication. Kung meron man ay para sa acid reflux, para mabawasan. Surgery lang ang pwedeng gawin. May mga taong maiiwasan ang acid reflux kung sa pagtulog ay itataas ng konti ang digdib sa pamamagitan ng pagdagdag ng unan. Ito ay para hindi umakyat ang gastric acid kung nakahiga.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:25 am
good afternoon doc….
i used to be 120 lbs but now it seems that i’m almost 125 lbs.
can banaba help in reducing my weight without regular exercise….
thank you doc
From Dr. Aligui: Banaba can help slim but you have to have a regular exercise and diet because it cannot by itself mobilize fat which is already stored. You have to burn fat by both and also reduce the fat loads. There is a good preparation called Slenda which is a combination of resveratrol, banaba, EGCG, and luyang dilaw. Banaba can reduce blood sugar, help in UTI and reduce cholesterol.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:29 am
good afternoon doc…
i would like to ask….aside from the health benefits of banaba from those who have UTI and diabetes… what are the other health benefits of banaba…
thank you doc
July 25th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
doc meron po akong anak he was 2 yrs old ang nagpapahirap po sa kanya palagi ay ang kanyang ubo na may kasamang plema hirap na hirap po siyang umubo meron po akong pinapainom sa kanyang resita ng doctor na meptim 50 mg. twice a day ko po pinapainom effective naman po kaya lang minsan nauubusan kami.mas gusto ko po sana halamang gamot ano po ba ang pwede niyong mairecomendang halamang gamot sa ubo na kasamang plema? salamat po.
From dr. Aligui: Di dapat bigyan ang medicinal plant ang mga bata less than 10 years old. Ang pwede lang sa mga bata na 2 years old ay oregano at lagundi
July 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Ano po yong gamot na mahirapan makaihi 2 years old po yong bata.
From Dr. Aligui: Bka may infection yan. Dapat patingnan nyo sa doctor kasi kadalasan sa bata ang mga kidney diseases ay glumerulonephritis o di kaya ay may problema sya sa dadaanan ng ihi. Mas mabubuti na Makita sya ng doctor.
July 29th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
hello doc emil… I’am a pharmaceutical doctor and got interested in research and traditional herbal plants is the center of my interest… i just want to know doc… is there a herbal plant that can be use to treat both IBS and Hemmorhoids.. thanks doc and GODBLESS…
Doc jhoe
From Dr. Aligui: IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) has been reported to improve with turmeric (Curcuma longa). This can be tried as turmeric tea. For hemorrhoids, I would try butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus), but care should be taken with people with hypertension, cardiac diseases, and people on anti-coagulants.
August 3rd, 2009 at 4:39 am
Good day, do banaba herbal tea can help in losing weight? I’m drinking banaba herbal tea only at night after dinner. Please reply, tnx.
From Dr. Aligui: Banaba can help lose weight. You may take banaba tea 2x daily.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
doc ask ko lang po kng an maaring gamot d2 sa sakit sa tlo medyo may nana kasi ng ari ko pero di masyadong masakit an po kaya pwede igamot? miitnm din po ako ng ampicilin antiviotic anu po ba mabisa gamot para d2?
From Dr. Aligui: Kumunsulta ka sa doctor dahil dapat kang ma suri. Di ka dapat basta uminom ng antibiotic ng walang payo ng doctor.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Dear Doc,
Good day. Ako po ay nakatira dito sa ibang bansa (UAE). Na-diagnose po ako ng severe UTI last Aug 10. At ako po ay niresetahan ng flagyl 200mg 2x aday for 5 days at ofloxacin 200mg 2x a day for 5 days too. Ngayon po almost 3 days ko na pong tinitake kaso hindi ko kaya ang mga side effects like vomitting, dizziness, headache, lose of appetite and until now I still have fever. Ito po bang mga gamot na ito ay pwedeng pagsamahin? Eto po ay prescription ng doctor dito.
I will go home one week from now. Can you pls send me numbers of good specialists with in Metro Manila area. And What is better Doc the sambong tea or the capsule?
God bless po.
Your Site is a blessing for me
From Dr. Aligui: Don’t take herbal for now because you have fever, consult a specialist from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute located at East Avenue Diliman QC. You can check their website: http://www.nkti.gov.ph/ and look for Dr. Luis Florencio.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
doc im male 19 from makati city ask ko lang po kung anu pwede mabisang gamot sa tulo kasi may nana na lumalabas sa ari ko tapus mahapdi pag umiihi ako ask ko lang po kung anung pwedend gamot nag try naman ako ng ampicilin antivotic… tsaka nung una hindi pa mahapdi nitong mga 1week na medyo humapdi na umiinum rin po ako ng pinakuluang dahon ng banaba.. anu po ba mabisang gamot para d2???
marami pong salamat doc!!
Ronnie
From D. Aligui: Ang STD ay dapat masuri ng doctor para sa tamang antibiotic.
August 17th, 2009 at 8:50 am
doc, pabalik balik po ang infection ko. at laging uti ang diagnosis sakin. alam ko nmn po ang tamang pagwawash.at wala po akong sexual contact. i am 22y/o, female. mataas po lagi ang wbc ko kapag nagpapacheck up. tapos laging nasa 1-3 ang pus at may rbc din na nakikita sa urinalysis. ayaw ko na po lagi uminom ng antibiotic dahil nababasa ko po na marami itong side effects at marahil naiimmune na din po ako sa antibiotics. nagstart po ako ngayon maginom ng banaba. sa ngayon po medyo nakakaramdam na nmn ako ng pagtatae at nausea, ganyan po lagi kapag may uti ako. pagpatuloy ko lang po ba ang pag-inom ng banaba? at ano pa po ang dapat kong gawin. thanks doc.
From Dr. Aligui: Try cranberry juice, medyo mahal nga lang. Isa pang maaring gamitin ay balbas pusa, banaba at sambong. Decoction of a combination of leaves of banaba, sambong (1 leaf each), a tablespoon of chopped balabas pusa. Boil them in a glass of water and take 1 cup 3x a day
August 18th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Hi Doc,
Please help me po… May lumalabas kasi sa private part ko na yellowish green discharge last May 2008 pa (kumakati po sa una ‘yung private part ko tapos medyo mahirap umihi, pero after a while, nawala na rin). I consulted OB (July 08) already she said gonorrhea daw po, I took cefixime and clindamycin, but didn’t complete taking it. ‘yung discharge andun pa din po. So, this Jan. 2009, I consulted another OB kasi nahihiya na ako magpakita sa nauna kong OB baka pagalitan na ako, di ko kasi natapos antibiotics. Sabi ng OB, pelvic infection po, so niresetahan nya ako ng clindamycin at doxycycline, natapos ko naman po ‘yung antibiotics inumin for 2 weeks, pinasobrahan ko pa nga po ng ilang weeks pa, pero bakit ganun, meron pa rin akong discharge? Nakakabahala na po kasi. Please help me ease my worries…
THANKS so much in advance. PLS REPLY ME PO the soonest.
From Dr. Emil: Kailangan ang culture and sensitivity of the discharge as guide to proper selection of the antibiotics. Di pwede ang basta trial and error baka kasi may resistance ka na sa mga antibiotics
August 20th, 2009 at 3:12 am
doc isa ako sa mga tagahanga nyo.
ang problema ko po ay may rayuma ako sa aking mga daliri at hirap po akong mag lakad at masakit po ang likod ko.
igagalang kopo kung ano po ang maipapayo nyo.
at halos di ako patulugin dahil ihi po ako ng ihi sa gabi.
salamat po at GODBLESS
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Maaring dalawa ang problema mo: sa arthritis at baka sa kidneys. Sa sakit mo sa likod baka din galing sa sakit sa bato. Bagamat mahirap ang ihi ng ihi makakatulong ito sa pagbaba ng uric acid na nalimitang sanhi ng arthritis. Una uminom ka ng sapat. Ito ay pwedeng gawin sa araw para di ka mamoblema sa gabi sa malimit na pagihi. Subukan mong uminom ng salabat gamit ang combinasyon ng ordinaryong luya at luyang dilaw. 1 inch luya pinitpit at 2 inches ng luyang dilaw, pinitpit din, haluhan mo ng dahon ng balbas pusa o di kaya ay sambong 1/4 cup na tinadtad or ginupit. Pakuluan ito sa 2 basong tubig at inumin ang 1 cup dalawang beses isang araw. Kung may matira, lagay mo lang sa refrigerator para inumin kinbukasan. Hanggan dalawang araw lang ang matitira at kailangan ng ubusin. Gawin mo ito sa loob ng 6 weeks. Tandaan mo ang paginom ng sapat na tubig ay makakatulong ng malaki sa arthritis at kidney problems.]
August 21st, 2009 at 10:50 am
magandang araw po doc. emil . mayroon po bang herbal treatment para sa gastritis. lagi po kasing masakit ang diddib ko saka tiyan. kaya nagpagastroscopy po ako. meron daw po akong mild reactive gastritis. wala namn pong ibinigay na gamot sa akin.kaya meron po bang natural o herbal treatment na puwedeng inumin para gumaling ang gastritis at mawala ang pananakit ng dibdib at tiyan.maraming maraming salamat po.
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Una, kailangan mong mag bawas ng spicy food tulad ng chili at pepper. Pag natutulog ka medyo mataas ang chest at head para di mag “reflux†ang acid mula sa stomach. Subukan mo ang potato juice ½ cup 1 oras bago kumain. Ang potato juice ay magagawa gamit ang juice extractor. Kung wala kang juice extractor, gumamit ka ng blender ½ ng medium size potato o kaya a isang small potato, blend with ½ cup plain water at salain pagkatapos, ang filtrate ang inumin mo. Subukan mo ito sa gabi bago mag hapunan kung di mo kaya ang before lunch at supper.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:22 am
hi doc,
ask ko lang po kung safe po ba uminom ng banaba tea kung nag papa breastfeed?
also, safe din po ba sa infant (4months old) ang pag pa inom ng honey, diluted in water?
thanks Doc and God bless..
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Banaba tea is not recommended for lactating or breastfeeding mothers. Honey is ok for the mother but not for the baby.
August 26th, 2009 at 5:25 am
good day doc, ask ko lang po kung ano pwede kung inomin kc po nagkatrangkaso ako almost 1week po, nun hindi ako nakakatulog night and morning! at hindi rin po ako nkakain, at pag-uminom ako ng tubig lagok lang mdalas minumumog kulang, then nkompyn ako ng 1 day s clinic! ung itest ako, mtaas lhat ng result, ng exam s akin, kaya ipina ultrasound ako ksi daw hindi ako nkakaihi, ung result ng ultrasound ko po normal naman daw ung kidney ko! pro pinaexamine pdin ung ihi ko ng 24hours ung result po mtaas daw ung count ng protien s normal count! kya ung sbi ng doctor dun patingin po dw ako s specialista s kidney! wla pa po ako budget s ngaun ano po ba pwede kung inumin na herbal po! pwede po ba mgtake ako ng kidney care? pro s ngaun po nkarecover n po ako! Salamat po Doc sna matyulongan nyo po ako! wla po ksing nresetang mdicine s akin s clinic! god bless!
FROM DR ALIGUI: Maaring kulang ka lang sa bedrest dahil sa nagkatrankaso ka. Ang mataas na protein ay marahil dahil sa influenza o viral infection. Kailangan nga talagang magpatingin ka sa especialista sa kidneys.
August 26th, 2009 at 9:02 am
gud day doc, i’m more than 3 months pregnant & based on my ob-gyne i have uti and vaginal discharge..niresetahan na po ako ng suppository last july 2009 pero wala pa ring effect kasi meron pa ring discharge.next month pa po yong check-up ko ulit.i read that buko juice is best for treating uti.. is it good that i’ll drink it everyday? is it true that i should avoid contact w/ my husband while treating my uti?
hoping you’ll responce asap…thanx a lot.
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Kalimitan ang UTI ng pregnant mothers ay dahil may pressure sa lower urinary tract dahil sa enlarged uterus. Di rin pwedeng basta uminom ng gamot ang pregnant woman ng walang pahintulot ng doctor. Buko juice is ok pero di ito ay pareho din ng pag inom ng tubig para mahugasan ang dadaanan ng ihi. Yes, you should avoid contact with your husband if the OB say so. Maari din dahil sa contact yan kung di maganda and personal hygiene.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
doc. Emil tang ko lang po kung alin ang mas magandang inumin sambong o sampa sampalukan nag try na po kasi ako uminom ng sampa sampalukan na nilalaga ko lang for 3mo. meron po ako gallstone .8cm dati ngayon .5cm na lang tanong ko lang po kung alin ang mas mabisa at mas mabilis… TNX.. & GOD BLESS
SABAY PO NGA PALA NG SAMPA SAMPALUKAN UMIINOM DIN AKO NG ACALKA 3XDAY AT ROWATINEX 3XDAY DIN PO KUNG IINOM PO BA KO NG SAMBONG 500mg DI KO NA PO BA KAYLANGAN UMINON NITONG 2GAMOT KASI PO MASYADONG MAHAL… TNX PO ULI……
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Ang acalka ay para sa kidney stones at rowatinex ay para sa prostrate problems. Kung may gallstone ka iba pa rin yon, pwede kang sumubok ng gallstone flush. Ang kidney and prostate problem mo ay dapat masubaybayan ng doctor. Makakatulong ang sambong sa kidneys pero kalimitan ito ay dapat iconsulta sa doctor baka hindi na makuha sa herbal medicines.
August 29th, 2009 at 8:33 am
doc, ano po ba ang herbal medicine na pwedeng inumin ng mga irregular ang menstruation. kasi nasubukan ko ng ung pills pero di parin naging regular yung menstruation ko.. salamat po.
FROM DR ALIGUI: Parsley juice for can be used for irregular menstruation. Kailangan ang juice extractor para gumawa ng parsely juice. Take 30cc of parsely juice 2-3x a week.
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:51 am
ask ko lang po, ano po ba ang magandang inumin para sa vertigo ko. 2001 pa ito, ang dami ko ng nainom na gamot, di pa din nawawala. Hirap na hirap na ko sa hilong ito. Di ako makapamuhay na normal.
FROM DR ALIGUI: These were reported:
Ginger—Volunteers who took ginger and were then subjected to induced motion sickness (which includes vertigo as a symptom) experienced delayed onset of motion sickness and reported a shorter recovery time (Lien HC et al 2003). These results have been confirmed by other studies that showed that ginger reduced motion sickness and its associated vertigo (Grontved A et al 1986; Grontved A et al 1988). One researcher hypothesized that the positive effects of ginger were likely the result of its effect on the gastric system (Holtmann S et al 1989).
Vitamin B6—Studies have reported positive effects using vitamin B6 on drug-induced vertigo and nausea, suggesting that vitamin B6 appears to offer protection against this form of vertigo (Claussen CF et al 1988).]
But I would try acupuncture instead.
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
doc ask ko lang po paanu po ba malalaman na papagaling na ang std?
meron po kasi ako mga 2 weeks sakin pero ngayun medyo wala na syang nana tapus hindi na sya masakit pag umiihi ako hindi katulad nung dati dahil po ba yun sa iniinum kong buko and fruites???tapus umiinum din po ako ng nilagang dahon ng bayabas!!
salamat po doc reply>>>>thnaks
FROM DR ALIGUI: Antibiotics lang ang pinaka mabisang paraang gamot sa STD. Kung mawawala yan basta na lang baka hindi STD yan.
September 4th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
doc im 34 yrs old last yr naoperahan po ako due to endemtriosis right and left ovary intact pa po pareho ang ovary ko cyst lng ang tinangal this year i was diagnost na meron ulit my OB told me na injectable pills daw ang gamot this month i was diagnost na may polycystic naman ano po kaya ang pwedeng herbal na gamot para gumaling at magkaanak wala pa po kc kaming anak sana po matulungan nyo ako salamat po and more power
From Dr. Aligui: Medyo complicated na kaso mo kasi you have both endometriosis and polycystic ovary problems. I would seek a second opionion from another Ob-Gyne. Both conditions will usually have ovulation problems.
September 9th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Gudpm Doc,pwede ko din po bang malaman kung ano po ang gamot s almoranas?lahi npo namin ito.before wala po ako nito.im 23 yrs old now,nagkaroon po ako nito mga 3yrs ago.medyo labas na po ang almoranas ko,before dumadating sa point na nag-ddugo napo, pero ngayon Thank god hindi naman po na. pero meron pa rin po nakalawit.my balak po kasi akong mag-abroad, natatakot akong
bumagsak sa medical.ano po ba ang best medicine para dito?
Salamat po, sna ay mabigyang sagot nyo ung aking mga tanong..
God Bless & More power…
From Dr. Aligui: Mas makakabuti ang hot sitz bath. This is the technique: Try sitting on warm water in a pan before taking a bath in the morning until the water cools. Do this daily if possible. Hindi mawawala ang almoranas pero ito ay liliit ng kaunti. Avoid spicy food.
September 12th, 2009 at 8:00 am
doc emil ano po ung parsley?? saan po ako pwedeng makabili ng ganun??
From Dr. Aligui: Meron nyan sa mga supermarkets, sa vegetable section.
September 15th, 2009 at 2:54 am
gud am po ask ko lng kung anong pwede n halamang gamot para sa prostate at ano po pagkain ang pwede.
salamat po
From Dr. Aligui: makakatulong ang squash seeds, lycopene from tomato juice at roots ng stingging nettle (as tea).
September 16th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Hi Doc Puwede po bang e combine ang Banaba, Sambong, Acalka tab, at Rowatinex sa pasyente na may Urinary bladder stone. Kung gusto ko pong e monitor kung effective ang gamot kailan ko dapat sila ipa ultrasound.
Salamat po
From Dr. Aligui: Di ko masagot yan ng deretso kasi ang Acalka para sa kidney stones but Rowatinex ay para sa prostate problems. Kung may urinary stones ka makakatulong ang banaba at sambong para umihi at mahugasan ang urinary tract. Ito may makakatulong mailabas ang stones kung di masyadong malaki.
September 20th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Good morning po Doc Emil…may anak po kasi ako na 6 na taong gulang na may sakit sa kidney.acute renal failure po…mataas po ang bilang ng proting sumasama sa kanyang ihi na nagiging sanhi ng pagkasugat ng kanyang kidney..makaktulong po ba ang banaba para sa kanya?ano pa po bang herbal medicine ang pwedeng makatulong sa pagaling ng kidney ng aking anak?
maraming salamat po
From Dr. Aligui: Mahirap na pag may chronic kidney failure na at nag under dialysis na. Mas makakabuti kung diet ang gagamitin ngunit ito ay dapat gabayan ng nutritionist mula sa NKTI (National Kidney and Transplant Institute).
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:16 am
good morning doc my age is 36 yrs old I was diagnosed by an echocardiologist and find out that I had a heart disease. plaques develop in my arteries that causes to clogged. Minsan I heard a doctor sa radyo adviced na maganda raw sa puso at arteries yun pag inom ng nilaga banaba, luya at bawang. totoo po ba ito doc? if not any advice po would be a great help…. thank you and more power to you doc
From Dr. Aligui: Turmeric or luyang dilaw will help and you can take this as tea. Garlic is best eaten raw, about 2-3 pieces of the cloves should be chewed. One of the best supplement is fish oil or Omega 3 about 1200mg daily -check your LDL every 3 months and it should go down in 3-6 months. Reversal of cholesterol plaques is usually not possible but you can slow down the progress or halt it completely over time.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
doc emil,my almoranas po kc asawa ko,lagi po nadugo everytime n ng CR xa,ano po b mabisang herbal medicine pr s knya???tnx poh and more power.
From Dr. Aligui: Mas makakabuti ang hot sitz bath. This is the technique: Try sitting on warm water in a pan before taking a bath in the morning until the water cools. Do this daily if possible. Hindi mawawala ang almoranas pero ito ay liliit ng kaunti. Avoid spicy food.
September 24th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
good morning po doc, anu po bang gamot na herbal para lumiit ung ugat ko sa binti kasi po ang lalaki poh ng ugat ko sa binti anu poh bang dapat kong gawin…
kasi po matagal na itong malaking ugat ko sa binti….
salamat po doc…
Godbless you…
From Dr. Aligui: Di na sigurado kung mag-work pa ang herbal dyan but try gotu kola mixed with aloe vera gel, use a blender to mix, and apply it on your legs, let it dry out then wash. You can do this before taking a bath. Use leggings or stocking to protect your legs because any injury can be problematic if the varicose veins are already too much.
September 26th, 2009 at 10:18 am
DEAR DOC EMIL,
A pleasantay po!
share ko po sana un laboratory at sana na po ay matulunagn nyu ako kung anu at papanu ang aking gagawin. (42 yo na po,homemaker, 64kilos po at 5″1 ft ) eto po kasi ang resulta ng lab ko.
lipids profile Cholesterol H 7.51 mmol/L 3.88`6.20
Triglycerides 1.39 mmol/L 0.11` 2.26
HDL L 1.66 mmol/L > 1.68
LDL H 5.21 mmol/L 1.64`4.34
VLDL 0.64 mmol/L 0.05`1.04
CHOL/HDL ratio H 4.52 < 4.40
anu po bang herbal na pwdi kong inumin at bukod po sa diet anu po bang herbal na pwding tumulong sa pag papayat. maraming salamat po!
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
I would recommend banaba tea and turmeric tea. If you can take resveratrol, which is now marketed as Slenda it will help you lower your cholesterol in the long term and achieve a better lipid profile. Ito rin ay makakatulong, kasama ng exercise and diet to reduce you weight in the long term. You are only slightly overweight with a BMI of 26.6
September 30th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Hi doc. ask ko lang po yung mommy ko po kasi my asthma. nagkaroon lang siya smula nung pinanganak nya po yung pang 3 kong kaptid. then ngayon po grabe na ang asthma niya.nagppainject po siya ng gamot,then palage nga po nakkonfine kaso bumablik parin po. ano po ba ang pwdeng gamot o suggestion niyo para sa kanya? halos nauubos narin po kasi ang ipon namin dahil sa pabalik-balik sa hospital. at mahal na gamot. Thank you po. Godbless and more power.
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
Kailangan na siyang mag maintenance ng gamot pero ito ay dapat ipayo sa kanya ng doctor. Kung sa pampalakas ng resistensya, try the combination of malunggay and luyang dilaw araw araw. This can be combined with Lagundi tablets or capsules 600mg 3 times a day kung naguumpisa ng magasthma. Kaya uminom lang ng lagundi kung lumabas na sya ng ospital at kung susumpong lang uli ang asthma. Medyo mahirap yan kung palagi syang sinusumpong, kalimitan ang sobrang pagod ay isang sanhi kya wag magpagod kasi din a yan mawawala. Malamang ang paulitulit lang yan pag napagod.
October 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Hi doc. ano po pinakmabisang herbal na gamot na pangtangal sa bato sa gall bladder na binablock na ang bile duct ng mother ko. Mother ko po ang may sakit niyan. Please po tulungan nyo kami.
Saan ho kayo pwedeng makita para magpakonsulta?
God bless and more power to you doc.
josef
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
[Check this entry: http://gonatural.com.ph/herbalblog/?p=14
October 9th, 2009 at 4:05 am
Hello Doc,
Have read a lot of responses on the treatment from Banaba for lowering blood sugar and just wanted to confirm with you as you are an authority on the subject.
I have type2 disbetes and taken pills to control the diabetes. Would it be a good idea to get into taking Banaba in some form or the other.
Many thanks and awaiting your comments
Best regards
Lue
FROM DR ALIGUI:
Banaba has been examined experimentally to lower blood sugar and help in reducing weight. You can take a better combination of Banaba, Turmeric and Bitter Gourd (Ampalaya) in capsules like Ampalaya Plus. However, you have to continue your medications still because food supplements can possibly help to reduce your intake of medications. So the best thing to do is when you are already taking the medicinal plants as supplement, say for example for 1 month, is to monitor your blood sugar so you can consult your doctor again and ask if you can reduce your medications.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:18 am
Hello Doc,
Im 18 years old meron nakitang findings sa medical record ko na marami ang epithelial cells ko and yung ihi ko ay my kasamang pus anu po ba ang cause nito? pwede bang uminom banaba for curing of my uti? natatakot na po kasi ako…
Thanks You
Best Regards
Grace
FROM DR ALIGUI:
You must make sure what the cause of your UTI is. Kailangang magconsulta ka sa doctor baka kailangan mong mag antibiotic.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
hi doc,ask ko lang po pano nagkakaroon ng sakit na mayoma? last month kasi i got my monthly period pero delay po ako ng 4days, sa 1st day ko po ang sakit ng puson ko so i take mefenamic, da ader day sobra na pong skit ung puson ko tapos kumikirot pa pero nung my lumubas na namuong dugo nawala po ung kirot at kuntng sakt,,sabi kc nla sakin nakunan daw ako..doc posible bang mamuong bata kahit 4days lang akong na delay..gusto ko lang pong malinawagan tungkol d2..thank you po…
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
Ang sanhi ng myoma ay di parin tukoy or alam. Ang sinasabi ng research ay maaring dahil sa imbalance ng horomones. Dahil ditto di maituturing na madali ang pag-gamot ng myoma kung dadaanin lang sa gamot. Madalas ito ay inoopera (removed by a surgical operation). Mas makabuti kung kumunsulta ka sa Ob-Gyne.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
hi doc,ask ko lang po pano nagkakaroon ng sakit na mayoma? last month kasi i got my monthly period pero delay po ako ng 4days, sa 1st day ko po ang sakit ng puson ko so i take mefenamic, da ader day sobra na pong skit ung puson ko tapos kumikirot pa pero nung my lumubas na namuong dugo nawala po ung kirot at kuntng sakt,,sabi kc nla sakin nakunan daw ako..doc posible bang mamuong bata kahit 4days lang akong na delay..gusto ko lang pong malinawagan tungkol d2..kung pwd po sana email nyo nlng po sakin..thank you po…
October 13th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Dr Emil,
Hi Doc! After ako dumumi ay may pumapatak na dugo. Pero wala namn ako nararamdamang sakit. May pinasok ang doktor ko na tube sa anus ko para malaman ang sanhi. Internal hemorrhoid daw ito. Binigyan ako ng gamot at gumaling naman at nawala na ang pagdurugo pagkatapos dumumi.Ito ay nung year 2004. Pero after 5 years nitong nakaraang araw lang eh my pumatak nanaman dugo pagkatapos ko dumumi. Ibig sabihin ba nito ay bumalik ang almoranas? Magagamot po ba ito ng walang surgery? Magagamot po ba ito ng banaba?
Salamat
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
[Surgery lamang ang makatangal ng alomoranas. Ang hot sitz bath ay makakatulong, gayon din ang mag-iwas sa spicy foods. Hot sitz bath – magpakulo ng tubig at ilagay ito sa plangana, haluan ng tap water hanggang ang init ng tubig ay di nakakapaso. Umupo sa palangana at hayaang mainitan anal area hanggang lumamig ng tubig. Gawin ito araw araw bago maligo. Ang hot sitz bath ay makakaalis ng pamamaga ng almoranas at tumutulong upang lumiit ito, pero di ito makakaalis ng hemorrhoids.
October 16th, 2009 at 4:43 am
hello doc,
I’m in my second trimester of pregnancy now.. I have a history of kidney stones. Is it safe for me to drink SAMBONG even if I’m pregnant? hope to hear from you soon.. thanks..
FROM DR ALIGUI:
No you should not take Sambong during pregnancy or even Banaba. Just drink plenty of water (10 glasses daily) and avoid softdrinks and salty food. Wait until you have delivered your baby before you take Sambong. A good medicinal plant which can be combined with sambong is Balbas pusa. If you want to buy this plant later, it is available from the Bureau of Plant Industry in San Andres Manila.
October 24th, 2009 at 3:55 am
hi doc,
good morning! I have an ovarian cyst ang binigay po na medicne ng doctor ko eh yung hormonal? par saan ba yung gamot ng hormonal? makaktulong ba yun sa ovarian cyst ko para mawala?
From Dr. Aligui: karamihan ng ovarian cysts ay maaring ma-control ng hormones ngunit maaring hindi rin ito mawawala, cotrolado lang. Walang mabisang gamot at tanging ang gynecologist lang ang makakapag-sabi kung mawawala ito sa gamot tulad ng hormones.
October 27th, 2009 at 2:18 am
hi doc,ask lng po ako kais worry talaga ako di ko maintindihan kung anong nangyari skn i woke up early this morning nung umihi na ako ang sakit tapos my kasamang konting dugo i dont know kung menstration ba or UTI paulit-ulit ako ng ihi..kung menstration kasi dpat tuloy tuloy ang labas.lumalabas lng namn pag umihi me.ano po ba ang ibig sabihin yon doc?masakit din ang balakang ko…
From Dr. Aligui: Baka renal stones yan. Subukan mo ang RENALIN for 4 weeks, 1 capsule 3x a day. Nabibili ito sa Mercury drugstore.
October 27th, 2009 at 10:44 am
hi doc! ask ko lng po sana if okey lng po uminon ng banaba yung high blodd saka low blood? wala po ba efect yun kung anun ang blood? ksi po i have UTI di po ako sure sa blood pressure ko pero gus2 ko po sana uminom nun saka ask ko n din po if effective nga yun sa may UTI salamat po doc sana matulungan mo ako. More power po!!
From Dr. aligui: Ok lang ang pag-inom ng banaba for health maintenance. It can lower cholesterol and help reduce high blood sugar. Over time it can help reduce blood pressure. It is not harmful even if with low blood pressure
October 28th, 2009 at 12:29 am
hi doc goodmorning ask ko lng po kasi ung friend ko my lumlbas po na mabahong fluid sa knya sintoma po b ito ng pagkakaroon ng urinary tract disease? gamot din po ba ang banaba?
From Dr. Aligui: Di ako makapag advice kasi di natukoy kung ano sakit mo. Please consult a doctor to determine the real cause. It could be an infection which require antibiotic treatment.
October 29th, 2009 at 3:24 am
hi doc.. im almost 4 months pregnant and i have kidney stones on both kidneys.. 1.4cm and 1.2 cm.. ngpacheckup ako nung una sa NKTI pero di ko pa alam na pregnant ako..nireseta sakin acalka at rowatinex.. di ko po nainom un till nalaman ko na buntis ako. Ask ko lng kung safe ba sa buntis un mga meds na un? Second opinion lang.Sbi po kase ng OB ok lng daw inumin un and she even advised me to drink sambong, banaba and buko juice… Thanks
From Dr. Aligui: No. you must be managed by doctor. The drugs is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy including lactating mothers.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:15 am
hi doc, na-diagnose po ako last may ng complex hyperplasis w/o atypia after ma D&C. nag-normal naman ang menstruation ko ng 2 months after that humina na naman ang mens, worried ako doc na baka kumapal na naman ang uterine lining ko. Ano po kayang herbal medicine ang pwede ko i-take pag mag-normalize ang mentruation ko. Thanks po and good day.
From Dr. Aligui: Mahirap mag advice sa kaso mo. Mas makakabuti kung gagamutin ka ng Gynecologist.
October 29th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
good day doc,
my wife just underwent surgery due to multiple mass at her left breast. this is her 2nd wherein the 1st was only a year ago. are there any known cause of fibroadenoma? my wife still fears that it will happen again. will banaba help prevent it from happening again? your comment/suggestion will be of great help to us.
thank you in advance & God speed
From Dr. Aligui: Fibroadenomas are benign. It can recur but that is a characteristic of fibroadenoma. Banaba will not help in this case.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
good day doc.ask ko lang po kung pwede ang renalin sa gallstone
From dr. Aligui: No, Renalin is for urinary stones. The natural way is gallbladder flush.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:23 am
ang pag inom ba ng antibiotc ay napapatay ba ang lahat ng bactiriang galing s std?
ang std ba pag di naagapan yun ang nagiging HIV or AIDS?
From Dr. Aligui: Kung bacterial ang cause ng STD, then antibiotics will help. HIV is an infectious disease which is due to a viral infection. STD is a general term which only means a sexually transmitted disease. You must be examined by a doctor.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:18 am
My father drank “sambong” for the first time for kidney health. He commented that he “felt warm, never this warm before, at bottom of my feet, I don’t know whether this is good or bad.”
From Dr. Aligui: Be careful if this would mean allergy or sensitivity to Sambong. If this is a constant feeling after taking Sambong, I would recommend that you stop taking the medicinal plant.
November 6th, 2009 at 11:45 am
good day doc!
3 successive days na pong sumasakit ang tiyan ng ate ko (22yrs old.),hindi po siya makatayo ng maayos kc onting galaw niya lng po e sumasakit ung tiyan niya,, sabi po ng doctor nung nagpa-CBC si ate may UTI raw siya kc 0.82 ang nkitang neutrophils count niya,,ung WBC count niya 11.3,at nung ngpa-urinalysis siya,may infection ding nkita,irregular po menstruation niya dati pa,ngaun po may cyst siya sa right breast,,at may nkitang polycysts sa ovaries niya ayon sa resulta ng mga medical tests.. nakaanim na po kming iba’t ibang doctor,,til now hindi po siya gumagaling at lumalala pa kalaunan,,ngayon po hirap kming mgtiwala sa mga doctor lalo pa’t mhirap lng po kmi,,as of this moment, napapaire na si ate sa sakit ng tiyan niya at mataas ang lagnat. hindi po nmin alam ang gagawin,,may alam po b kaung herbal med na pwede sa knya? or any cheaper way pra gumaling si ate ko…? tnx po ng mrami!
From Dr. Aligui: Complicated yan, una ang polycystic ovaries ang maaring sanhi ng abdominal pain at dahil marami and WBC sa urine, may UTI din. I would not recommend any herbal medication but rather a complete medical workup with your doctor.
November 13th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
tanung ko lang po doc ako po kasi palaging nahihilo ang sabi vertigo po ano po ba ang magandang gamot sa vertigo may herbal po ba na pwedi kung inumin ko….tahanks po
From Dr. Aligui: Walang halamang gamot sa vertigo. Mai papayo ko say yo ay kumain ng vegetables rich in Vitamin B complex such as talbos ng kamote, alugbati, spinach para matibay ang nerves. Kakailanganin mo pa rin ang gamot sa hilo.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:27 am
saka madalas po sumasakit ang mga kalamnana ko ano po ang magandang gawin
November 21st, 2009 at 11:20 am
hello doc.. god bless you.. ask lang po. as per result of my ultrasound, may fatty liver disease ako.. ano po bang herb med ang mabisa para sa sakit na ito, baka naririto lang sa paligid ko..thanks po..
meron din po akong myoma.. meron din po bang herb med na mabisa para dito.. thanks again..
From Dr. Aligui: Sa fatty liver, ang local herb na makakatulong ay ang turmeric o luyang dilaw. Gawin mo itong salabat at inumin araw araw. 1-2 cups per day. Kalimitan ang fatty liver ay natutulungan din nang diet na low fat. Walang mabisang herb para sa myoma. Maari lang itong mapigilang lumala kung iiwas ka sa mga pagkaing may phytoestrogens tulad ng rootcrops like gabi, ubi, kamote at pagkaing hango sa soybeans tulad ng tofu, taho, tokwa. Gayung din ang pagiwas sa mga gamot na may estrogen o female hormones. Please consult a doctor for your myoma.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
hi im nicky from cainta rizal….hello doc…ask ko po kayo kung sa bleeding gums…ano kaya ang herbal na gamot para mawala ns ang pagdurugo sa gums? ano-ano po ba ang effect ng beeding gums sa kalusugan
November 24th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Good morning. 2weeks ago, i noticed that i was secreting in my urine, absess that looked like SIPON, so i took ciprofloxacin 500mg every 12hours for 7days because it was also prescribed to me before by my doctor when i had uti about 3mos ago. After i finished the antibiotics, i I have then been suffering from body aches, severe headcahes that lasts for days, very sharp pain on my hips and lower abdomen (where the puson is) and my urine is now turned dark yellow. So i was brought to the emergency room by my daughter and i underwent a urinalysis exam. The result came out as:
MACROSCOPIC:
Color: YELLOW
Trnsparency: HAZY
Specific Gravity: 1.010
Reaction: ACIDIC
Albumin: (+)
Sugar: NEGATIVE
Pus cells in clump: NONE
MICROSCOPIC:
RBC: 4-6/hpf
WBC: 13-15/hpf
Amorphous Urates: SOME
Amorphous Phosphates: NONE
Epithelial Cells: SOME
Mucous threads: FEW
Bacteria: (+)
Crystals: NONE
I have been feeling so tired most of the time and the body aches is not getting any better. My urination is frequent, like twice in an hour when i am awake. But when i sleep, i can last for three hours without urinating and when i wake up, my oh my, it is so painful i can hardly stand. I noticed a sudden discoloration on my fingers, as if the skin turned dark when i am fair skinned. I am always dizzy and i can’t sleep. My KUV three months ago says that i do not have kidney stones yet i had worse attacks then. Now im suppose to undergo KUV again.
I would like to give you a history of my medical history. When i was 26, my gallbladder wa removed due to numerous stones. I wasn only 26 then. A year after, both my ovaries were removed due to (benign) huge tumors. Four years ago, i was diagnosed to have rheumatic fever and was ordered to take penicillin for life and undergo tonsillectomy but i was already traumatized with the two operations before (i barely made it twice when my bp dropped to zero on both operations) so i didnt want to do it anymore. Now, my throat has always been sore for the past year and i love drinkin tea. But everytime i do, my throat swells due to the bacteria that has been living there for years. I am so frustrated and i have spent so much already on medications. I feel that my liver is being damaged already and my kidneys might give up on me anytime. My throat is giving me a hard time, i can hardly sleep. I feel that i am developing some kind of a heart condition due to it, as explained by my cardio before. And to add up to that, my arthritis is bad too. Maybe because of the rheuamatic thing too? I need help. But i am running out of resources. Can you help me? I have read a lot about you. And i am willing to trust you to help me. I hate doctors and hospitals to tell you the truth. That is why i have been in hiding for so long. Not to mention i am 5′8, female, 39 yrs old, and 250lbs! I want to take banaba to help me lose weight but how can i if everytime i drink tea my throat gets even worse? I think it’s the caffeine. Also doc, I think the previous operations made me gain all this weight because i eat twice a day only. And i do not drink softdrinks and juice except probably if there isnt any other option but that is very seldom. I love vegies and i hate fatty foods. But i am still obese. Help me. Please. I beg you.
Thank you.
From Dr. Aligui: Your case is difficult and I would say that you need a good doctor who can give you a good physical exam and workup. Given your history I think you might have glumerulonephritis which is related to a possible streptococcal infection, just like rheumatic heart, only this would be targeting your kidneys. I would suggest that you see a nephrologist to start with there may be other problems such as an endocrine problem, maybe low activity of the thyroids.]
December 7th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
hi doc,kumusta po?ask ko lang po if normal lng po ba na sa isang bata na 1yr and 9mos ang tumaas ang white blood cell niya.bkit po ba tumataas ang wbc ng isang tao at ano po ang effect nito sa isang tao?ano po ba ang magandang gamot para bumalik sa normal ang wbc ng isang tao?doc,pakibigyan niyo naman po ako ng payo tungkol dito kasi nag aalala po ako sa baby ko…maraming salamat po sa oras niyo..godbless!
From Dr. Aligui: Ang pagtatas ng WBC, sa bata man o matanda ay sign ng infection kaya dapat malaman kung bakit mataas ng WBC. Kung infection mula sa bacteria and sanhi, dapat bigyan ng nararapat na antibiotic. Maging maingat at dapat makita ang bata ng doctor para matukoy agad ang problema.
December 20th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Hello Doc! my doctor her in canada told me that i have a polycystic kidney desease. and the only cure is dialysis and transplant. pwede po ba akong iminum ng sambong. Thanks Dok
From Dr. Aligui: Pwede para lamang mabasan ang toxins mo pero di ito cure sa polycystic kidney disease.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:58 am
hello doc ask ko lang f ok lang ba uminom ng banaba tea kung umatake na naman ung uti ko and mag stop lang ulit f mwala na?or lifetime na talaga mag maintain ng banaba tea?and kylangan bang may laman yung tyan before mag inum ng tea?tnx po..God Bless.
From Dr. Aligui: Mas mabuti kung walang laman ang tyan pero kung may epecto yan sa tyan at medyo sumakit ang tyan pagkainom, dapat mong inumin pagkatapos kumain. Dapat kang magpakonsulta sa doctor kung pa-ulit-ulit ang UTI.
January 1st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
hello doc… super banaba drinker na me now….we have a loy of banaba resources kaya naman super nakaka 8 glasses of banaba ako…ok lang ba dok?
From Dr. Aligui: not too much because your maintenance of health should only be about 3 glasses (8 oz) daily. You can also take only 2 glasses daily.
January 12th, 2010 at 2:15 am
doc, i was diagnosed to have a .76cm stone in my right kidney. I want to know if this size is considered “small” or “large” kidney stone.
I know for a fact that taking sambong capsule 3X a day can pass kidney stone through urination, if the stone is “small”, im not sure for large ones. is .76cm stone considered small? is there a range of measurement to consider a kidney stone “small or large”?
From Doc Emil: From our consultations with urologists, the specialists usually prescribe sambong to patients with 5-10 mm size stones. So if you say that the largest of your stones is 7.6mm or 0.76cm then Renalin can help you pass those stones out. Less than 5mm can be assisted by drinking adequate amounts of water daily. More than 10mm would be careful and would need to be followed up by a urologist. The modern approach for large stones would be to do a Extracorporeal Sound Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), which like ultrasonic sound bombardment of the stones to break them up into smaller pieces, and then take Renalin or even just sambong to help eliminate the stones with have been broken down by ESWL.
January 12th, 2010 at 7:09 am
doc, i was diagnosed to have a .76cm stone in my right kidney. I want to know if this size is considered “small†or “large†kidney stone.
I know for a fact that taking sambong capsule 3X a day can pass kidney stone through urination, if the stone is “smallâ€, im not sure for large ones. is .76cm stone considered small? is there a range of measurement to consider a kidney stone “small or largeâ€?
meantime, i was adviced by our company physician to take rowatinex capsule for two weeks. i’m thinking now after reading your blog, to take sambong capsule instead.
what do you think?
thanks
January 17th, 2010 at 11:22 am
hellow doc.. i have acne
in my stomach at sa likod
is there any herbal can rid this? thankzz po doc.
From Doc Emil: Many people have testimonials that Ampalaya Plus has helped them reduce their pimples. It appears that the anti-inflammatory property of the herbal mix is working for them.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Doc, good day.
In search for articles regarding sambong and its effects on human, i found this article which indicate that research for efficacy and possible harm/risk in taking herbal medicines like sambong, are few and can’t be rellied on. Any comment on this?
BTW, here’s the link to this article:
http://www.philippinestoday.net/index.php?module=article&view=238
thanks.
Research on medicinal plants
By Flor Lacanilao, PhD
(NOTE: This article has been previously published in Star Science, Philippine STAR, 2 February 2006. It is posted here with the author’s permission)
The Department of Health has been promoting products of medicinal plants as alternative medicines. Their low costs and effectiveness will help many Filipino families, announced the DOH secretary, as they have been a subject of “extensive research by Filipino scientists.â€
According to the Department of Science and Technology, 102 plants have been “scientifically validated for safety and efficacy.” Ten of these plants are under different stages of development, and that studies have been completed on sambong, lagundi, and akapulko. From sambong and lagundi alone, a local maker of herbal drugs is earning millions of pesos. These we are told.
But recent reviews of the scientific literature on herbal medicinal products have a warning: THEY ARE NOT FREE OF RISK. One such review was conducted by scientists from the Department of Complementary Medicine, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, United Kingdom. It was published in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety in 2004.
The study focused on the toxicity, interactions, and quality of herbal products. Toxicity data indicate that some herbal drugs “have the potential to cause serious adverse events and fatalities.” They “affect pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors and thus cause herb-drug interactions.” Contamination, adulteration, or substitution of botanical material has repeatedly put patients in danger, and that most often implicated are herbal drugs from Asia.
The review concludes that “the widespread notion of herbal drugs being inherently safe is naive at best and dangerous at worst,” and that more research and more information are required to ensure consumers’ safety.
This paper examines the extent and quality of research done on sambong, lagundi, akapulko, ampalaya, coconut oil, and virgin coconut oil. Are there enough scientific studies to justify the booming market of their medicinal products?
Search for quality references
References were obtained through the Google Scholar, which provides ways to search for scholarly journals, books, and unpublished papers. Some of them have abstracts and a few have full texts. Sourced materials are from academic publishers, professional societies, universities, and other scholarly organizations.
The search for literature used scientific names as keywords for sambong (Blumea balsamifera), lagundi (Vitex negundo), akapulko (Cassia alata), and ampalaya (Momordica charantia). These plants have different names in other countries, and their scientific names are used in international publications. For coconut, the keywords are coconut oil and virgin coconut oil. To focus on articles with them as the main subjects, the search was confined to article titles that contain the keywords.
Why international journals
Retrieved titles were examined to separate those published in international journals. These are journals covered in the Clinical Medicine and Life Sciences editions of Current Contents (CC). Clinical Medicine covers 1,229 journals and Life Sciences, 1,368. They are indexes of the Institute for Scientific Information (www.isinet.com). The journals in these CC editions are also covered in ISI’s Science Citation Index Expanded. No Philippine medical journal has yet met the standards for inclusion in any of the above indexes.
The same citation index is the source of publication and citation data used in ranking nations, universities, or individuals when assessing their performance in science and technology. Examples have appeared in the journals Nature and Science, and the magazine Scientific American. In last year’s evaluation of universities, for instance, none from the Philippines made it to the first 100 in the Asia-Pacific or the first 500 in the world (http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm).
My earlier article in this column discusses the importance of publishing studies in international journals or ISI-indexed journals. Such published paper is called scientific paper or valid publication. A research paper published elsewhere is called gray literature because it is not adequately peer-reviewed, and it is not widely accessible for international peer verification. It is not referred to as a scientific study. In this paper, journals covered by Clinical Medicine and Life Sciences editions of Current Contents will be called “int. journal” or journal.
Data don’t support claims
Results of the search for references yielded 628 titles, with 245 (39 percent) from int. journals. The int. journal papers consisted of the following: 2 titles each for virgin coconut oil and sambong, 9 for lagundi, 20 for akapulko, 97 for coconut oil, and 115 for ampalaya. From the 245 journal papers, Filipino authors in the country contributed only four (see Table).
One journal paper with Filipino authors is on bioactivities of akapulko by IM Villasenor et al. from UP Diliman’s Institute of Chemistry. It was published in Phytotherapy Research in 2002. Another journal paper by Filipino authors is on virgin coconut oil by AL Agero and VM Verallo-Rowell of the Makati Medical Center. Their paper, which was published in Dermatitis in 2004, shows that virgin coconut oil is effective and safe when used as a moisturizer. The other two journal papers by Filipinos are on antimutagenic properties of ampalaya by AP Guevara et al., also of UP Diliman’s Institute of Chemistry. Their papers appeared in Mutation Research in 1990 and in Phytochemistry.
Summary of information from titles and abstracts of published papers on five medicinal plants
Keyword in title of article No. of titles retrieved No. published in int. journals (%) No. in int. journals with Filipino authors Medical indications (in human or animals)
Blumea balsamifera (Sambong) 5 2 (40) 0 Blood clotting
Vitex negundo (Lagundi) 31 9 (29) 0 Anti inflammatory, liver protection
Cassia alata (Akapulko) 63 20 (32) 1 Antimicrobial, other bioactivities
Momordica charantia (Ampalaya) 234 115 (49) 2 Reduces sugar level
Coconut oil 291 97 (33) 0 Various health conditions
Virgin Coconut oil 4 2 (50) 1 Reduces cholesterol in rats; moisturizer
Total 628 245 (39) 4 Efficacy and safety not established
Note: Int. journals are those covered in the Clinical Medicine and Life Sciences editions of Current Contents.
Ampalaya showed the largest number of int. journal papers, 115 (49 percent). Authors are dominated by scientists from India. Only two papers are authored by our researchers. Most of the titles are medicinal, and relate to blood sugar level or show hypoglycemic effect in laboratory animals. One article published in 2003 reviews ampalaya’s efficacy and safety. It concludes that adequately powered, randomized, placebo-controlled trials are needed to properly assess safety and efficacy before ampalaya can be routinely recommended.
Coconut oil yielded also a large number of journal papers, 97 (33 percent), but none by Filipino authors in the country. Almost all of the titles contain a wide variety of health-related and clinical terms – infant nutrition, organ function, metabolic effects, skin disease, STDs, atherosclerosis, platelet function, serum lipids, etc. And just about all are on laboratory or domestic animals. No review of literature was seen on the efficacy and safety of coconut oil as medicine. None of the titles have HIV or AIDS.
In sum, results show that out of 628 titles examined on the five local plants, 245 (39 percent) are scientific papers (int. journal papers). The four papers with Filipino authors are on akapulko, virgin coconut oil, and ampalaya. There are many retrieved titles with Filipino authors or published in the country; 10 are on coconut oil. They are among the non-int. journal papers and can hardly be verified by international peers. As mentioned above, such papers don’t count in research evaluation. They have doubtful validity. Hence, they are not considered here.
Consumers’ safety at risk
The data show that there are no sufficient scientific studies to justify the development of medicinal products from sambong, lagundi, akapulko, and virgin coconut oil. Where are the results of the extensive research on medicinal plants by Filipino scientists, as claimed by the DOH and DOST? I think it is clear that the state of scientific research in the country, or elsewhere, on the four products does not support the government’s campaign to use these products.
The potential of ampalaya and coconut oil for developing drugs is indicated. But problems with toxicity and interactions with prescribed drugs require more research. Hence, considering all examined data, the answer to the question asked in the introduction is no, there are not enough valid research done on the efficacy and safety to support the booming market of medicinal and food supplements from these plants. And I will focus the rest of my discussion by asking a few more.
Does testimonial or anecdotal evidence on the effects of drugs derived from plants justify the government’s promotion of their use? What is our health department doing to guard the consumers’ safety in view of scientific findings that herbal drugs are not free of risk? Why did the Bureau of Food and Drugs approve a product of the much-publicized virgin coconut oil? There are only two scientific studies on VCO, one in rats and another in human as moisturizer. On the other hand, numerous studies on saw palmetto (from the berry of a dwarf palm found in the US) have repeatedly verified its viable treatment of enlarged prostate in men. It has been clinically proven to relieve the symptoms of medically diagnosed benign prostate enlargement in men. But it is yet to be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Let me stress the recent findings of the scientific review on herbal drugs mentioned above. All herbal medicinal products (HMPs) contain a variety of pharmacologically active constituents, and users often combine HMPs with prescribed drugs. “Thus herb-drug interactions are a real possibility.” Since they are natural products, some constituents can be good or harmful to body systems or organs. Each of these constituents has not been thoroughly studied to know at what amount and required time each is effective in giving the cure or harm to the body. The studies on our medicinal plants seen above confirm that most of the claimed benefits from their products are anecdotal, testimonial, or from gray literature. And scientific reviews on the use of herbal products worldwide reveal numerous examples of liver, kidney, or other organ damage.
More research is required on our plant medicinal products, particularly on the harmful constituents, to minimize the risk they pose to consumers’ health. The excellent training of our medical doctors is shown by their reluctance to prescribe herbal drugs routinely.
Improving research funding
Finally, on the question of promoting science in the country, which starts with the proper publication of results so that these can be taken seriously: Why hasn’t the DOST made publication experience in int. journals a requirement for funding proposals? “Just printing results doesn’t validate them.” And non-int. journal papers don’t count in established international evaluation of research performance. Changing our funding practice will not only save money but will also justify increasing the R&D budget. It will improve the state of scientific research, and someday this may make herbal products effective and safe medicines. We have some able researchers (scientists) on natural products, including those who authored the four papers on medicinal plants mentioned above. They are the ones who should be given support and enough funds to be able to do and write enough science. The future of drug development from our natural products depends on scientists like them.
A final note to our administrators of funding agencies: Yes, we are a poor country, and “if you think research is costly, try disease.”
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The author got his PhD in zoology (specialization in comparative endocrinology) from the University of California at Berkeley. His published papers in international journals include those in Gen Comp Endocrinol, Proc Soc Exp Biol Med, Comp Biochem Physiol, and Science. Lacanilao is a retired professor of marine science at UP Diliman and a former chancellor of UP Visayas. E-mail him at flor_lacanilao @ yahoo.com.
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From Doc Emil: Thank you Dr. Lacanilao for your comments. Not long ago I had asked Dr. Montoya, now the Executive Director of PCHRD who suceeded me at PCHRD, about publications of the research supported by PCHRD DOST. His reply was that there is an intellectual property to be protected in the research. As you know after the research is completed, commercialization is applied and rights are given to technology adoptors. Part of this IPR is to not reveal the study. Even if I disagree with this opinion, apparently we have no option but to accept it due to the nature of the law. What I would advocate is that researchers who are university-based should find a way to support medicinal plant research for evaluation of safety. I also do not subscribe to the notion that natural is safe, especially if it is not part of what we eat. Say for example ampalaya, which is eaten as food, we could advocate the nutraceutical use of the food but just eating the food more frequent than usual; not overeat in one sitting which is going to be dose related. Nutraceuticals are food that with frequent consumption promotes healing and primarily prevention of disease. The only food which we have noted to be problematic in terms of food-drug interaction is grapefruit. As to our priorities for peer-reviewed articles, I am all for it and since I am in the private sector now, I am working to publish in peer review articles. About why our local journals are not peer-reviewed is a matter that we need to seriously address in the scientific community. One example is that as I know, none of the medical journals in the Philippines is ISI listed. How then can we deal with this problem? Some initiatives have taken shape in DOST by supporting Acta Medica Philippina to be again be a recognized peer-reviewed journal.
It is my belief that government should take the initiative to make some research output to be of public domain if it can help alleviate the suffering of the poor/underserved. This move can make the cost of the technology more affordable and can put a cap on the cost, just like the RA 9502 for cheaper medicine. The only difference is that we identify technology which should not be included for royalty benefits or if ever a lower royalty for the researchers. The fact that a research was supported by tax payers, should be enough basis for making it public domain, however, we balance the initiatives that can encourage research vis-a-vis the benefit of the public in terms of affordability. I think it is quite problematic in the sense that we lack enough incentives to universities to own and patent their research funded by government (example: Bayh-Dole Act of the US) but then again we also lack the mechanism to address that fact that essential national health research (ENRH) is not fully supported by government due to lack of funds. ENHR was conceptualized in order to help alleviate the suffering of the poor and underserved by making research more responsive to the needs of the majority.
If we impose the scientific standards of clinical trials to medicinal plants research we will not be able to harness the benefits of natural products for health. So we need to balance the risks and benefits; we then have to focus on safety on top of the any claim of efficacy. Traditional medicine has a different paradigm from allopathic medicine, much of it is not within the orthodox processes of modern science and modern medicine and yet people have continued to patronize traditional medicine and “alternative medicine” due to the escalating cost of modern health care. As responsible researchers, we could help by clarifying safety of the products and this include quality of the preparations in the market of dietary or “food” supplements.
January 28th, 2010 at 5:01 am
hello doc, good day! Please help me. I took a pill last october and had menstruation nov 21 then i stopped taking the pill due to fast palpitation so we opt for condom then by dec i had my mens on the 21st. Now my problem is I am suppose to have mens on the 21st but until this day i didn’t had my mens? Is it possible that i am pregnant? though we used condom during intercourse? please reply. tanx!
From Doc Emil: Since it already more than a month, you should check if you are pregnant with a pregnancy test kit available form drug stores. If you have properly used the condom it would have prevented pregnancy.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Doc, Thank you very much sa reply… so kung hindi po ang sambong ang cure ano po ba ang makakagamot sa polysistic kidney desease…………..
From Doc Emil: Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic problem. Usually supportive management. Surgical removal of the kidneys and then transplantation have been done in cases where there is a need to remove the kidneys.
February 5th, 2010 at 7:23 am
my badbreath ako..lagi ako tooth brush,,,mouthwash…pero pagkaraan ng minuto baho hinga ko..panu to doc????
February 5th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Gud pm Doc, ask ko lang kung ano ma e advice mo sa amin kasi mrs ko 7 days delayed na sa kanyang buwanang dalaw. Ngayon po lagi sumasakit ang puson po nya. Di naman po siya buntis ano po bang herbal ang pwedi nyang inumin na pampa regla? Salamat po.
From Doc Emil: Dapat malaman kung bakit delayed ang monthly period ng misis mo. Please consult an OB-Gyne.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:16 am
hi po! ano po b ang magandang igamot s peklat s mukha khit mtgal n po ito
From Doc Emil: Dermalogist ang makakagamot sa peklat ng matagal na. Kalimitan ay walang gamot diyan, nababawasan lang ang pangingitim.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:46 am
gud morning po doc.. ask ko lang po kung pwede po ba akong mag take ng fitrum or kahit na anong diet pills? nag bibreastfeeding po ako 2 months na po ang baby ko.. sana po matulungan nyo ako.. thank you po and God bless…
From Admin: Hindi pwedeng uminom ng kahit anong food supplements ang breastfeeding at pregnant moms.
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
hello doc Emil,
My daughter is having ptosis in left eye since 2 years old and has gone through test processes and found to be normal, she is now 9 years old. Ask ko lang po kung merong natural method of curing the ptosis other than surgery.
thanks a lot.
From Dr. Aligui: None. Ptosis of the eye is due to a weakness of a muscle around the eye so surgery will release the stronger muscle to balance the strength of the muscles around the eye. You must ask your doctor about how the surgery will improve her condition. You can also ask for a second opinion for this condition from other ophthalmologists.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
hello po doc,
Anong herbal po ba na pwedeng magamit para mabawasan po ang sobrang pagpapawis? Salamat po…
From Dr. Aligui: Walang mabisa, pero pwedeng ma-detox ang katawan gamit ang vegetable juices kasama ng control ng body odor dulot ng sobrang pawis.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:13 am
doc,gud day po tanong ko lang po kasi po meron akong sakit na acidic at mabilis pong bumabaho hininga ko nag oomeprazole po ako at ranitidine minsan nga po hindi sumasakt tiyan ko pero bumabaho parin hininga ko kahit ng tetake ako ng gamot na ito.tanong ko lang po kung ano pong mabisang gamot at paraan para di na po bumaho hininga ko at maging normal po-..tnx.
From Dr. Aligui: try to take luyang dilaw tea o gumawa ka ng salabat gamit ang luyang dilaw. Take 1 cup 2x daily –trial lang ito kung mababawasan ang gas sa tiyan mo at humupa ang maaring namagang lining ng tiyan mo mula sa hyperacidity.
March 13th, 2010 at 7:04 am
doc sana po mareplyan niyo po ung sa acidic ?
March 14th, 2010 at 4:03 am
doc,
may cyst po ako, yung parang dark brown ang kulay, ok lang po ba kumain pa ng tokwa?
Makakasama po kaya ito?
Salamat po
From Dr. Aligui:
wala namang kaso kung kumain ka ng tofu o tokwa. Sa mga may malignant tumor sa breast may mga Naturopathist na nagsasabing bawasan ang pagkain ng soya products dahil sa taglay nitong phytoestrogens. To be on the safer side just eat in moderate amounts, example once a week.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:52 am
greetings,
i would like to ask, i used to drink traditional way of banaba herbal tree,the banaba tree it can cure prostatitis?
From Dr. Aligui: There is no documentation that banaba tree (what part of the tree?) can cure prostatitis.
March 21st, 2010 at 10:37 am
DOc ano po ba ang tagalog ng sage herbs at saan po pwede bumili nito?
From Dr. Aligui: there is no known tagalog term for SAGE. Mahirap masabi kung may may sage na nabibili. Bihira ko lang itong makita sa Alabang Town Center flower shop na may tinda ding herbs.
March 28th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Hello Doc,
Can banaba be used to cure vertigo the natural way? About 10 years ago I had consulted a physician and he prescribed Serc, 8 or 16 mg. After taking Serc for a week, I was completely relived. However, for a long time I ceased taking Serc as I never experience dizziness anymore. Late last year I had a recurrence of dizziness which I associated with my previous vertigo illness. As always, taking Serc would bring instant relief. Yet I always try to avoid taking the medicine except if dizziness is unbearable. Am 51-years old and works as a researcher-professor in a government academic institution.
Thank you and Mabuhay!
Edwin
From Dr. Aligui: No banaba is not for vertigo. Treatment of vertigo has not been satisfactory in medicine, all of the drugs are meant to reduce symptoms. The current thinking of the cause of vertigo is mostly due to calcium deposits in the vestibular canal and up to now none has come up with a cure. Some of the natural remedies for vertigo are: increase magnesium intake say from nuts. Since calcium metabolism or absorption is dependent on magnesium. Also positional adjustment thru yoga.
March 30th, 2010 at 9:00 am
doc i would like to ask if enduranz could help me on my ovulation, i have polycystic ovaries that alters my ovulation. i’ve been monitored by an ob-gyne for almost 7 months now, gave me provera every month to menstruate and 3 cycles of clomid to ovulate. on the 3rd cycle only 1 egg cell was noted to have a prominent measurement of 1.3cm x 1.05cm. is enduranz safe to be taken by female to increase the possibility of pregnancy?
thanks doc…
From Dr. Aligui: No tongkat ali (which is in Enduranz) works on males to produce more sperms and improve male physical function.
April 2nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
doc,ngpa endoscopy po ako..
at nakita na meron po akong esophagitis reflux.
ung namamagang esophagus .o food tube..
tapos binigyn ako ng domperone 2tablet 3x a day,omeprazole 2x a day 40 mg.
1 wk na po ako ng gagamot ?wla pong pgbabago ..
may pag asa pa po bang gumaling ?
at .ilan weeks po ito gumagaling ?
nag cocause ba i2 ng bad breath ?
PLEASE REPLY ..
tnx DOC.
From Dr. Aligui: Take domperidone 30 mins before meals. You can also try luyang dilaw tea. Stress can also produce hyperacidity.
April 2nd, 2010 at 11:23 pm
doc,
pano po malalaman kong firtel ang isang babae?. .
From Dr. Aligui: may signs like basal body temperature monitoring –done upon waking up; mucus secretions, to name a few. I would suggest that you ask the family planning person at the health center. Mas mai papaliwanag sa iyo kasi may mga posters and leaflets sila para sa lay education on family planning na ukol sa fertility
April 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
doc,maraming salamat po,ehehe,
ok po, nasa my likud n upper left ng tuhod ko po kasi ung prang cyst ung parang dark brown, meron rin po sa lower right sa my tyan po,
ok lang po kaya itu tusukin? opo,ang soy raw po ay my pagka pareho sa baka,ung nakakapalala raw po ng sugat at sugat sa loob ng katawan,totoo po ba yun?
salamat po,
April 4th, 2010 at 10:00 am
good pm po doc,
28 y0 na po ako, ngayon ko lang po ito naramdaman nahihirapan po ako umihi sobrang sakit po at my dugo pa pong lumalabas minsan my likido pa pong kulay yellow green sa brief ko ano po ba ang sakit ko ano po ba gamot pwede doc salamat po
From Dr. Aligui: Sa ganyang kaso mas makakabuti kung kumunsulta ka sa doctor baka malala ang case mo. Kinakailangan ang laboratory test dyan.
April 6th, 2010 at 8:31 am
hello po doc. thankz po.. ask ko lang po ulit kung pano maalis and eyebags.
my halamang gomot po ba na makakaalis ng eyebagz?thanks po.
From Dr. Aligui: Gel ng sabila o aloe vera applied around the eyes, cucumber patch bago matulog pwede mong subukan.
April 7th, 2010 at 1:30 am
Good day po Doc. ask ko lang po last time kami nag sex ng asawa ko pagtapos po nun umihi ako tapos napansin ko agad na nahihirapan at mahapdi ako umihi. akala ko po normal lang. after ilang days po pag umihi na ako may stain of blood na. then yung husband ko po bigla naman sa kanya may lumabas na nana. ngayon po umiinom na ako ng anti-biotic for my UTI. yung sa kanya po ang iniisip namin bakit bigla may nana lumabas. pls. reply po sa email address ko.
From Dr. Aligui: Please consult a doctor, kailangan dyan ay laboratory examination bago magagamot ng tama.
April 7th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Hi Doc,
I was diagnosed last year to have a 8.44mm kidney stone. I am taking renalin now and sambong capsule. Is it possible that these medicine could pass out my stone?
Thanks,
Shy
From Dr. Aligui: The size is already large but you can try the combination of balbas pusa, banaba, sambong and luyang dilaw (Renalin) 1 capsule 3x a day. A minimum of 6 weeks would be recommended but it may take longer than 3 months for some. I would advise you to have an ultrasound after 2 months to check the stones.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Doc, tanong ko lang po napataka po kasi ako ng mainit na asukal sa sa may palad ko lumobo po ito pero after 4 days nawala pero matigas na yung balat ko sa palad mawawala po ba ito ano po bang pwede kong gawin para bumalik sa dati yung palad ko. Salamat po! Sana po matulungan niyo po ako.
From Dr. Aligui: try mixing aloe vera and gotu kola (takip kuhol) and grind it fresh with virgin coconut oil and then put it on the affected skin at least 2x a day, baka makuha pa.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Doc, tanong ko lang po napatakan po kasi ako ng mainit na asukal sa sa may palad ko lumobo po ito pero after 4 days nawala pero matigas na yung balat ko sa palad mawawala po ba ito ano po bang pwede kong gawin para bumalik sa dati yung palad ko. Salamat po! Sana po matulungan niyo po ako.
April 9th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
hello doc!gusto q lng po tanong f banaba can help me para mabuntis na aq at makakatutulong para mabuntis aq?tnx a lot po..God Bless.
From Dr. Aligui: Kung sa babae, dapat kumunsulta muna sa OB-Gyne baka may problem sa position ng matris. Check yung husband baka low ang sperm count. Take plenty of nutritious foods –soy, bean sprouts, mushrooms, nuts, multivitamins na may zinc and selenium; avoid stress and have a good rest more often. Tongkat ali (Enduranz) can help males to increase sperm count.]
April 10th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
hello po doc., gusto ko lang po itanong kung may lunas ang men breast cancer? inaasahan ko po ang iyong sagot… salamat po doc…
From Dr. Aligui: Mahirap sagutin yan kasi rare ang breast cancer sa lalaki. Ang luyang dilaw ay na-ulat na nakakatulong sa mga breast cancer survivors sa mga babae ngunit ito ay di napag aralan sa mga lalaki. Kalimitan depende sa stage and gamutan sa doctor. Kung decided na natural medicine ang gamiting umiwas sa lahat ng uri ng red meat at cow’s milk. Eat vegetable juice – pwedeng mag juice or blend ng gulay tulad ng malunggay, talbos ng kamote, alugbati, saluyot, ampalaya, kangkong, at iba pang vegetables na mabibili sa ordinaryong palengke; kung blended, lagyan ng plain water or pipino para may fluid. Ang juice extractor ay pwede ring gamitin ngunit kung vegetable leaves ang ihahalo ilagay ito sa pagitan ng slice cucumber (lengthwise cut) bago ilagay sa juice extractor para di masayang. May recomemdado ko ang blender kung vegetable leaves at juice extractor kung solid gaya ng ampalaya o cucumber.
April 10th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
doc, there are times na nahihirapan po akong umihi, then feel ko na na may lalabas na ihi then sumasakit at umiinit ang dulo ng aking ari, ramdAM ko po ang sakit hanggang sa my pwet, then mahirap po ang nagiging kalagayan ko kasi parang my mga langgam akong nararamdaman na nangangagat… un lang po…
rply asap…
thanks doc
From Dr. Aligui: una baka kulang ka sa water intake at mataas ang urine crystals mo kaya masakit umihi. Try mo 8-10 glasses of water daily, juices in moderation, avoid soft drinks, avoid salty food. Mag patingin ka sa doctor para sa urinalysis o baka may stones ka na.
April 12th, 2010 at 8:49 am
doc, i was diagnose with uti to be considered pyelonephritis.. i ws given a zinnat 500mg 2x a day for seven day,then i got urine test again bumaba ng 5-10 , nung una kz ay ndi mabilang po..so i continue to drink it up to 10 day, nag urine test again to find out tumaas nmn naging 10-15 so nag consult ulit me..during that time first day na mens ko.cifrofloxacin ang bigay 2 xa day din po 500 mg.. pero hindi nmn bumaba tumaas pa lalo.. i follow dr advicew n maraming water, i drink buko also then i use cotton underwear even using slack instead of pants.. so i get upset..then our dr in the school where i work advice me to take doxycycline for 10 days pero hindi ko natapos po.urine test again 22-30 n pus cell again. kz im planning to get pregnant,.. yaw ko mag ka problem sa baby.. nagpatsek up ako after a wik bumaba nmn ulit ang pus cell po.. bale 10-15 pus cell. bale wl nmn problem ang aking kidney sabi sa ultrasound.. binigyan ako ng azythromyzine for 3 days, i didnt drink it yet kz hoping im pregnant.. wat should i do?im waiting ung sched ng mens ko b4 i drink the medicine.. hmm napakagastos pls help me..
April 18th, 2010 at 5:35 am
dok, im a college student. maglelecture po kami sa community about herbal medicine. assigned po sa akin yung tungkol sa uti. can you kindly give me some background tungkol sa mga halamang gamot na pwede sa may mga uti.
salamat po
April 20th, 2010 at 3:58 am
doc,ang reflux esophagitis ba ay pdeng mag cause ng pag sakit ng leeg. parng nangalay ..ang sakit rn po ksi ng leeg ko ..parng ngawit na ngawit …….
April 28th, 2010 at 9:19 am
gud day po . worried po ako ang WBC ko sa urine ay 19-20/HPF, ito po ang ang d normal…. me gamot po ba dito. thanks po
From Dr. Aligui: May infection ka sa ihi, dapat mag paka culture and sensitivity ka ng ihi. Please consult a doctor.
May 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
doc…tanung ko lang po dati kc ko me uti…pag po ba me u.t.i ka eh madalas bang parang laging puno ng hangin ang tyan chaka lagi ka rin nasa loob ng crmmi mean malambot ang dumi,,,chaka masakit sa tayn at tagiliran ..anu po bang dapat na herbal na inumin pwede po ba ang banab o sambung ,,,,lagi din po akong naghihikab ng parang laging busog ,,,mramiong salamat po hintay po ako ng sagot nyo dr,,
From Dr. Aligui: May digestion problem ka. Try taking Lactobacillus drink 2x a day before meals.
May 3rd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Hi! doc. I had my gallbladder removed 2006 pa. The ultrasound result indicates that I also have fatty liver infiltration. Is this already a disease? What herbal medicine can you suggest? Thanks and more power .
From Dr. Aligui: Not all fatty liver are abnormal, it can be due to fatty diet. Avoid fatty diet and reduce your weight if you are overweight. Take salabat made of luyang dilaw or tea make of sinta leaves (Andrographis paniculata) which can protect the liver. Turmeric or luyan dilaw can be bought from the local market and also from supermarkets. Sinta plant can be bought from the Bureau of Plant Industry (San Andres Manila). Two to 3 leaves of sinta with boiling water is the tea preparation.
May 4th, 2010 at 10:06 am
doc, good afternoon.
what is more effective, sambong capsule (Re-leaf) or Renalin? I am now taking Re-leaf 500mg, 2 tablets 3 times a day for my 0.8cm stone (right kidney). I intend to continue this medication for one month, then i’ll have another KUB(ultrasound). Or shall i continue medication for 3 months before another KUB?
thanks.
From Dr. Aligui: Re-leaf has only sambong and Renalin has sambong, balbas pusa, banaba and luyang dilaw which works better than just sambong. Natural treatment is usually 3 months. Check by KUB and if ok monitor your urine crystals every 3 months. You can try Renalin for a more shortened period for maintenance –example, every time your urine crystals are high (+++).
May 15th, 2010 at 11:13 am
hello doc. ask ko lang po … mga 2 weeks na po kasi akong nahihirapang dumumi..pero araw araw na dumi nman po ako …. nasakit po ang tagiliran at likod ko…ano po kaya iyon… may herbal medicine po doon… natatakot po kasi ako baka may sakit ako sa bituka… ano rin po ang herbal medicine para sa mataas na sgpt..( sa atay po ) maraming salamat po
From Dr. Aligui: Try luyang dil