Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
Cardiovascular
Alagaw (Tag.)
Premna sp.
A small hairy tree. Height: 3 to 8 meters Leaves: The leaves are ovate to broadly ovate, 10 to 20 centimeters long, with...
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Cardiovascular
Taro (Engl.)
Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott
Herbaceous plant Height: 1 to 1.5 meters height Leaves: Huge-leaved, form in heart-shaped base. Flowers: The tiny male a...
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Cardiovascular
Dalunot (Tag.)
Pipturus arborescens (Link) C. B. Rob.
A dioecious shrub or small tree. Height: A height of 3 to 5 meters. Leaves: Leaves are ovate, 7 to 8 centimeters long, 3...
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Cardiovascular
Black Magic Taro (Engl.)
Colocasia esculenta
A tuberous, evergreen perennial herb. Height: Grows up to 3-6 meters tall Leaves: The leaves are huge, heart-shaped, con...
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Cardiovascular
Homalanthus (Engl.)
Omalanthus sp.
A small tree or shrub Height: 5-8 meters tall Leaves: The leaves are triangular, not toothed and alternate. 5 to 15 cm l...
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Cardiovascular
Gotocola (Engl.)
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Cardiovascular
Unnamed plant-murag asparagus
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Cardiovascular
Atsuete (Tag.)Lipstick plant (Engl.)
Bixa orellana L.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leave are entire, alternately arranged with long petioles, ovate, broad, heart-shaped...
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Cardiovascular
Atis (Tag.)
Annona squamosa L.
Small Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Hairy when young, oblong, 8-15cm long, with a petiole of 1-1.5cm long. Flowers:...
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Cardiovascular
Kalabasa (Tag.)
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne
Vine/Climber Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are hispid, rounded, 15 to 30 cm in diameter, heart-shaped at the base,...
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