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==News About Shiny Bush (Pansit Pansitan) == | ==News About Shiny Bush (Pansit Pansitan) == | ||
'''Pansit-Pansitan (SHINY BUSH) as Herbal Medicine''' | |||
*Source:http://medicinalherbs4u.blogspot.com/2013/01/pansit-pansitan-shiny-bush-as-herbal.html | |||
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A herb used to treat arthritis, gout, skin disorders, abdominal pains and kidney problems. It is applied to the skin as poultice or as a decoction when taken internally. | |||
:Parts utilized | |||
Leaves and stems. | |||
:Properties | |||
• Considered anti-inflammatory, refrigerant, analgesic, antifungal, anticancer. | |||
Uses | |||
Infusion and decoction of leaves and stems are used for gout and arthritis. | |||
Decoction of leaves used for urinary tract infections. | |||
Externally, as a facial rinse for complexion problems. | |||
Pounded whole plant used as warm poultice for boils, pustules and pimples. | |||
In Jamaica and the Caribbean used for colds and as a diuretic for kidney problems. | |||
In Brazil, used for abscesses and conjunctivitis. | |||
In Bolivia, decoction of roots used for fever; aerial parts for wounds. | |||
In Bangladesh, leaves used in the treatment of excited mental disorders. | |||
In Africa, used for convulsions and tumors. | |||
Used for headaches, rheumatic pains, impotence. | |||
In Brazil, used to lower cholesterol; for treatment of abscesses, furuncles and conjunctivitis | |||
New uses | |||
Belongs to the "preferred list" of Philippine medicinal plants, being studied for its use in the treatment of arthritis and gout. | |||
For arthritis: Leaves and stems of the fresh plant may be eaten as salad. Or, as an infusion, put a 20-cm plant in 2 glasses of boiling water; and 1/2 cup of this infusion is taken morning and evening. | |||
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'''Ulasimang bato – Pansit pansitan - English''' | '''Ulasimang bato – Pansit pansitan - English''' | ||
*Source:http://halamang-gamot.blogspot.com/2014/09/ulasimang-bato-pansit-pansitan-english.html | *Source:http://halamang-gamot.blogspot.com/2014/09/ulasimang-bato-pansit-pansitan-english.html | ||