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Generic Name: Sambong Leaf Tablet
Brand Name: TGP Uricare
Dosage Form: Tablet
Dosage Strength: 500 mg
Indication: Sambong is a plant found in tropical countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Africa, and the Himalayas.This shrub is used in herbal medicine with various parts of the plant providing different medicinal benefits. Sambong leaves are known for its ngai or Blumea camphor that is used as herbal medicine to treat kidney stones, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti-spasms, colds and coughs, and hypertension. The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) has successfully developed the technology to turn sambong leaves into herbal medicine tablets, making sambong leaf tablets for kidney stone treatments more accessible and affordable.
Data sheet
- Category Level 1:
- Over-the-counter Medicine (TGP)
- Dosage:
- 500mg
- Side Effects:
- Sambong can cause allergic reactions for people sensitive to ragweed plants and its relatives. Side effects may include itching and skin irritation.
Avoid use in patients with signs of renal blockage.