Niyog-niyogan herbal medicine - Health Benefits
>According to Philippine Department of Health, Niyog-niyogan has the following folkloric health benefits.
Expels Intestinal Worms and Parasites.
The seeds of Niyog-niyogan are dried and taken orally. Recommended dosage is 4 to 7 seeds for Children while 8 to 10 seeds for Adults.
• Caution: Adverse reactions - diarrhea, abdominal pain, distention and hiccups more likely if nuts are eaten in consecutive days or when fresh nuts are eaten.
Treatment of Inflammation of Kidneys
Niyog-niyogan fruits are believed to alleviate nephritis or inflammation of the kidneys.
Remedy for boils and skin ulcers;
Niyog-niyogan leaves are pounded and applied to externally to skin ulcers and boils.
Remedy for headaches,
Niyog-niyogan leaves are applied to the head to relieve headaches.
Remedy for Diarrhea and Fever
ripe fruits of Niyog-niyogan are roasted and taken internally for diarrhea and fever treatment.
Remedy for Dysuria or painful urination.
A decoction of boiled Niyog-niyogan leaves are taken as tea to relieve pain while urinating.
Anti-Cancer,
According to Professor Dr. Thomas Efferth of the DKFZ who studied 76 kinds of Chinese Medicinal plants,
Niyog-niyogan or the Rangoon Creeper 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. In contrast, a whole range of standard anti-cancer drugs fail
to be effective against this cell.
Niyog-niyogan, herbal medicine Side effects
Adverse side effects of the Niyog-niyogan or Chinese honeysuckle may include the following;
• hiccups,
• diarrhea, and
• abdominal pain)
frequently occur if the nuts of the plant are eaten for consecutive days or when fresh nuts are eaten.
