Composed of money grass, sea sand, and chicken liver gold, these herbs are known for their medicinal properties. This herbal blend brings together three legendary ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Chicken Inner Gold (Ji Nei Jin), Sea Gold Sand (Hai Jin Sha), and Moneywort / Gold Coin Grass (Jin Qian Cao) — long known as the classic "Three Golds" combination, specifically formulated to support the body in managing kidney stones, gallstones, and related urinary and biliary discomfort. - Moneywort (Jin Qian Cao) — The primary herb in this formula. It clears damp-heat, boosts urination, and promotes bile flow. Research shows it inhibits calcium oxalate crystal formation, increases ureteral movement, and helps small stones pass naturally. It is widely considered the foremost TCM herb for both urinary and gallbladder calculi. - Sea Gold Sand (Hai Jin Sha) — The fine spores of a climbing fern. It excels at relieving painful, difficult urination and acts as a diuretic...
✅ Positive Developments & Conservation Efforts
- 🌱 National Nature-Based Solutions Framework Launched (July 2026): DENR formally adopted the IUCN Global Standard, prioritizing restoration of forests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, and urban green spaces as climate defenses .
- 🌊 Marine Conservation Expanding: Committed to 60 marine protected area networks by 2028 — already reached 64 in 2026. Moving toward protecting 16% of Philippine waters.
- 🏝️ Small Island Biodiversity Project: UNDP & DENR launched a $6M GEF grant for Camiguin, Marinduque, and Panaon Islands — protecting unique island ecosystems over 6 years .
- 🌳 Reforestation Ongoing: Protected areas program planted 6,720 hectares and maintained 12,570 hectares (2024–mid-2025); private sector projects like CarbonPH x GForest aim to restore 1,200 hectares in Cebu .
- 🔬 Tech for Conservation: DENR launched the Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System — a mobile app for real-time protected area monitoring .
- 🌾 New Peatland Discovered: A 60-hectare peatland confirmed on Gibusong Island, Dinagat Islands — a critical carbon sink and flood buffer .
⚠️ Ongoing Challenges
- 🌡️ Extreme Heat & El Niño: Heat indices hit danger levels (42–43°C); dry conditions threaten crops and water supply .
- 🗑️ Waste & Flooding: Philippines ranked 162nd of 177 countries in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index — waste management remains a major crisis.
- 🌫️ Transboundary Haze: Smoke from Kalimantan, Indonesia wildfires caused unhealthy air quality across Metro Manila and Luzon in early September 2026.
- 🌀 Climate Vulnerability: Stronger typhoons, rising sea levels, and coastal erosion continue — Philippines remains one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations.
- 🌲 Biodiversity Under Pressure: Environmental groups warn that infrastructure and extractive projects threaten critical ecosystems and endemic species.
💡 Summary
The Philippines is stepping up with stronger policies and conservation projects, but faces growing pressure from climate change, pollution, and development. Nature-based solutions — restoring forests, mangroves, and wetlands — are now officially part of the national climate strategy.
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