Guidelines for The Use of Herbal Medicines in Family Health Care

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN FAMILY HEALTH CARE

JINTAN HITAM

Nigella sativa Linn.

Ingredients

• Leaves of Pluchea indica 1 handful


• Seeds of Nigella sativa 1 teaspoon


• Seeds of Piper cubeba 10 seeds


• Leaves of Indian kidney tea 1 handful


• Water 4 glasses

Preparation

Clean the ingredients thoroughly, boil until half volume
remains.

Direction for use

Drink ¾ glass of decoction 2 times a day.

(External use)

Ingredients

• Leaves of Piper betle 10 leaves


• Water 5 glasses

Preparation

Clean the leaves thoroughly. Boil for 1/4 hour, keep warm.

Direction for use

Wash or soak the vagina with the decoction, 2 times a day
after bathing, until there is no more discharge.

RECIPE II

RECIPE III

BELUNTAS

Pluchea indica L.

2

3

PRECAUTIONS

 PREGNANT WOMEN ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE THE EXTERNAL RECIPE ONLY.

 IF THE VAGINAL DISCHARGE IS BROWN, YELLOW OR LIGHT GREEN IN COLOUR, AND IF

THERE IS BAD ODOR, OR ITCHING IN SURROUNDING GENITAL AREA, REFER IMMEDIATELY TO

HEALTH CENTRE OR HOSPITAL