Philippine Herbs Used in Small Animal Practice
URINARY SYSTEM
| Herb | Indication | Preparation and Application | Active Ingredient | Precaution |
| Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)* | Cystitis, urolithiasis, diuretic | De/ Dr: 1c leaves in 2 glasses H2O, and drench _c tid | Alkaloids, Glycosides, tannin, volatile oil (l-borneol) | |
| Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) | Urolithiasis, UTI | /Ff: Feed fresh
or De/ Dr: 4-6 inches of the plant in one glass water, tid-qid |
Tannins, calcium oxalate, alkaloids, volatile oils | Suppresses peristalsis due to the volatile oil present |
| Balbas-pusa (Orthosisphon aristatus) | UTI | I/ Dr: leaves |
