Here’s something to smile about: the tawa-tawa plant may have an active ingredient that could prevent dehydration among dengue patients. Health Secretary Enrique Ona in a forum Friday said that based ...

MANILA, Philippines—Here’s something to smile about: the tawa-tawa plant ( Euphorbia hirta L.) may contain a substance that could help prevent dehydration among dengue patients. Health Secretary ...

This is no laughing matter. A dead-serious, small-time herbal supplement manufacturer has started exploring ways to make the plant called “tawa-tawa” (Euphorbia hirta) an acceptable cure for dengue in ...

MANILA, Philippines - A Filipino scientist said yesterday local and foreign laboratory studies show that the tawa-tawa plant (Euphorbia hirta L.) is effective against the dengue virus. “This indicated ...

Nearly two years ago, Christine E.V. Gonzalez, a naturopathic medicine practitioner with a Ph.D. in natural health and holistic nutrition, faced death from dengue. At the wake of two young girls – ...

The Department of Health on Monday advised the public to follow its standards for home treatment and seek medical advice when treating dengue instead of experimenting with supposed alternatives like ...

MANILA, Philippines — Actress KC Concepcion praised the herb Tawa-tawa. In her Instagram story yesterday, KC posted a photo of the plant and reminisced how the plant helped her when she was down with ...

MANILA, Philippines — Results of clinical studies on the use of lagundi (Vitex negundo or Chinese chaste tree) and tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta or asthma-plant) as supplementary treatment for the ...