Lagundi and Sanbon It has become a benchmark for the scientific and commercial success of herbal medicines in the Philippines. Following its success, the National Integrated Research Program on Herbal Medicines in the Philippines was established.
The Medicinal Plants Research Division (NIRPROMP) of the National Institutes of Health – Institute of Plant Medicines (NIH-IHM) at the University of the Philippines Manila is preparing to launch three more plant medicines into the market. Urashiman Bat, Yerba Buenaand Acapulcooriginally part of 10 herbal medicines Haramangamot It has been approved by the Department of Health (DOH) and is now ready for launch.
Urashiman Bat Tablets: A breakthrough treatment for gout
Gout is a serious health problem affecting 1.6% of Filipinos. In response, NIRPROMP Urashiman Bat or “Pansit Pansitan” The tablets have been proposed as an alternative to conventional treatments. Allopurinol.
Clinical trials have demonstrated efficacy comparable to that of allopurinol, without the usual rebound effect and without adverse events such as stomach pain, vomiting, or dizziness.
With the approval of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and patent from IPOPHL, Urasimanbato Tablets are natural and effective.
It is an alternative for Filipinos who provide pain relief to those suffering from gout.
Yerba Buena Pills: Natural Painkillers
Yerba BuenaAlso known as spearmint, this plant has traditionally been drunk as a tea. Our ancestors used it to treat headaches, toothaches, arthritis and dysmenorrhea. Currently, tablets of this plant are undergoing rigorous testing for safety and efficacy. Recent multi-cell clinical trials have shown promising results, outperforming paracetamol within 30 minutes. The tablets are also attractive for their taste, smell and ease of swallowing, making them easy to accept.
Positioning it as access to alternative medicine, Yerba Buena Tablets are about to enter the Philippine market.
Acapulco: Indigenous answers to fungal infections
Traditionally, Acapulco The leaves were used to treat fungal infections.
Now that the treatment has evolved into a cream, its effectiveness has proven to rival that of synthetic drugs.
Antifungal agent for the treatment of superficial skin infections.
Acapulco Not only is the cream effective, it is also incredibly gentle with very few side effects.
Clinical trials, systematic reviews, and phase 1-3 clinical trials conducted by NIRPROMP have shown that:
Acapulco Its effectiveness and affordability as an attractive alternative for fungal infections;
It is particularly effective against conditions such as tinea fungus.
Advancement of cooperation
Advances in herbal medicine, marked by ongoing research and evidence-based use, continue to support the growth of natural products that support the agricultural community and pharmaceutical industry. As these herbal solutions become more widespread, the Philippines is moving toward transformative health care rooted in traditional wisdom, providing locally developed products that are effective, affordable and accessible.
These featured herbs highlight the strength of the collaborative initiative,
The importance of addressing common health issues. This outcome is
We are committed to pursuing holistic healthcare solutions for Filipinos, contributing to the conservation of indigenous knowledge and biodiversity, and bridging the gap between traditional and modern healthcare practices.
Janalee R. Canindot
