NIYOG-NIYOGAN

Scientific Name: Quisqualis indica L.

Common Names: Chinese honeysuckle (English)Rangoon Creeper (English)Niyog-niyogan (Filipino)Quiscual (Spanish)Madhu Malti or Madhumalti (Hindu)Radha Manoharam (Telugu)Shih-chun-tzu (China)

Description: A large climbing, woody shrub/vine which bears tiny fruits and grows wild in backyards. Native in Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, India, Myanmar and Malaysia. Niyog-niyogan grows to about 20 feet in height with leaves that is rounded at the bottom and

pointed at the tips. Niyog-niyogan shrub has fragrant and colorful flowers. Niyog-niyogan flowers exhibit varying colors, from white, red, reddish purple, pink red to orange

that sprouts into clusters. Niyog-niyogan has edible fruit that is ellipsoidal in shape with five lengthwise wings. It has seeds that are black in color.

Benefits: Deworming property Particularly the Ascaris and Trichina

o Only the dried matured seeds are medicinalo The seeds are eaten raw.o Crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eatingo If no worms are expelled, the dose may be repeated after one week.o Dose:

Adult: 8-10 seeds 7-12 years old: 6-7 seeds 6-8 years old: 5-6 seeds 4-5 years old: 4-5 seeds

o Caution: Not to be given to children below four years old.o Adverse effects: Hiccup, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and distention.

Other health benefits: Treatment of inflammation of kidneys.

o Alleviate inflammation of the kidneys and nephritis. Remedy for boils and skin ulcers.

o Leaves are pounded and applied externally to skin ulcers and boils. Remedy for diarrhea and fever.

o Ripered fruits are roasted and taken internally.

Remedy for dysuria.o Decoctions of boiled leaves are taken as tea to relieve pain while urinating.

Anti-Cancer.o Contains three ingredients with powerful anti-tumor activity that suppress the growth

of a specific tumor cell line that is particularly resistant to many commonly used cytotoxins due to overproduction of a transport protein in the cell wall.

Reminders on the Use of Herbal Medicine:1. Avoid the use of insecticides as these may leave poison on plants.2. In the preparation of herbal medicine, use a clay pot and remove cover while boiling at low heat.3. Use only the part of the plant being advocated.4. Follow accurate dose of suggested preparation.5. Use only one kind of herbal plant for each type of symptoms or sickness. 6. Stop giving the herbal medication in case of untoward reaction such as allergy occurs.7. If signs and symptoms are not relieved after 2 or 3 doses of herbal medication consult a doctor.