Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
Antiseptic
Gabi na pula, Gabii-gabi na tapol, Gabing-tuod, Gintawos, Payaw (Bis.)
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Tanglad (Bis.)
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Grass Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Ube (Bis.)
Dioscorea alata L.
Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Balite (Bis.)
Ficus balete Merr.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Kaopongot na puti (Bis.)
Hyptis capitata Jacq.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Malunggay (Tag.)
Moringa oleifera Lam.
A small, fast-growing, drought-deciduous tree or shrub. Height: Often 8-10 m tall, sometimes to 12-18 meters Leaves: Lea...
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Antiseptic
Ipil-ipil (Bis.)
Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Papaye (Sul.)
Carica papaya L.
Erect herb Height: Up to 3 to 10 meters high Leaves: Leaves are somewhat rounded in outline, 1 meter broad or less, palm...
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Antiseptic
Katay-katay (Bis.)
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L.Rob.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Saging Morado (Bis.)
Musa acuminata Colla (AAA group)
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Abaka (Bis.)
Musa textiles L.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
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A small, erect, perennial herb. Height: 1 meter high or less Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not prov...
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