Herbal Plants: A Remedy for Loose Bowel Movement as Perceived by the Herb Doctors in the Municipality of Donsol

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Loose Bowel Movement was ranked first in the municipality of Donsol amongst the children and adults as per record reported by the Rural Health of Donsol. Loose Bowel Movement (LBM) believed that can be cured using some herbal plants that can be found in our surroundings. This study analyzed different herbal plants that can prevent loose bowel movement as perceived by the herb's doctors in the municipality of Donsol.

METHODS

This research used a descriptive-analytic design. Researchers interviewed six known herb's doctors in the municipality of Donsol. This study used an interview guide and survey questionnaire in collecting data. The data gathered were triangulated, analyzed and interpreted.

RESULTS

The herbal plants that can be used as a remedy for loose bowel movement as perceived by the herb doctors were determined. Researchers translated the herb doctors answers and responses to the questions that were thrown. Based on the analysis and interpretations of the data gathered, the findings of the study revealed that out of six respondents, three of them recommended the herbal plant guava (Psidium guajava). Two out of six, recommended the herbal plant kumintang (Catharanthus roseus), banana (Musa), and molave (Vitex parviflora). One out of six respondents suggested the herbal plants Sambong (Blumea balsamifera), Artamisa/Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), Kamangkaw/ Spearmint (Mentha spicata), Asin-Asin (Lantana Camara), Santol (Sandoricum koetjape), Duhat (Syzygium Cumini) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa). The herbal plants cure loose bowel movement/diarrhea without having any side effects and it is one of theadvantages of it. Based on the findings, researchers concluded that the majority of the respondents recommended the herbal plant Guava as a remedy for LBM.

DISCUSSIONS

In view of the findings, Donsolanos should preserve nature especially the herbal plants that can be a remedy for any illness and every household should have herbal plants planted on their back yard. People must determine the difference between ordinary plants and herbal plants and everyone should know the advantages of herbal plants. Herb doctors should be acknowledged, recognized, and respected by people. The findings of this study instigate the future researchers to conduct an in-depth interview, and a deeper analysis of data gathered in different regions for everyone appreciate the advantage of herbal plants.