Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
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Fig (Engl.)
Ficus benjamina L.
Large Tree Height: 12-30m Leaves: simlple and entire, ovovate or elliptic, leathery, smooth, glossy, acuminate at the ap...
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Acacia sp.
Spiny shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Fruit (+)- containing in a pod
Read moreHeavenly elixir (English), Makabuhay (Filipino)
Tinospora rumphii Boerl.
Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Oval leaves Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Read moreBone-Knitted Lotus (Engl.)
Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai
Subshrubs Height: 50-150 cm Leaves: Leaves are elliptic, ovate to ovate-lanceolate, to oblong, 6-20 × 2-8 cm, margins ar...
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False garlic (Engl.)
Mansoa alliacea (Lam.) A. H. Gentry
Shrubby vine with numerous woody vines from the roots. Height: Grow 2 to 3 meters to a shrub-like appearance. Leaves: Le...
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Beechwood (Engl.)
Gmelina arborea Roxb.
A tree Height: Up to 30 meters Leaves: Leaves are opposite, deciduous, entire, 10 to 20 cm long, 7 to 13 cm wide, cordat...
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Puso-pusoan (Tag.)
Aristolochia philippinensis Warb.
A low, shrubby, smooth plant Height: 1 meter or more Leaves: Leaves are oblong or oblong-elliptic, 14 to 21 centimeters...
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Lima-lima (Tag.)
Schefflera sp.
A tree, shrub or vine Height: Grows to a height of about 6 meters Leaves: The leaflets are normally 5-7 in number and th...
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Tangan-tangan (Tag.)
Ricinus communis L.
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Lauigang (Tag.)
Piper abbreviatum Opiz
A dioecious vine Height: 1.5 to 3 millimeters in diameter Leaves: Leaves are membranous to chartaceoous, ovate, ovate-la...
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Beechwood (Engl.)
Gmelina arborea roxb.
A tree Height: Grows to a height of 30 meters Leaves: Leaves are opposite, deciduous, entire, 10 to 20 cm long, 7 to 13...
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Kapanitulot (Tag.)
Justicia gendarussa Burm. f.
An erect, branched, smooth undershrub. Height: 0.8 to 1.5 meters high Leaves: Opposite, lanceolate, green or variegated...
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