Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
Amyung (Pamp.)
Phaeanthus ophthalmicus (Roxb. ex G.Don) J.Sinclair
Small Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are ovate-lanceolate, pointed at both ends. Flowers: Solitary, sepals are...
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Respiratory
Guyabano (Tag.)
Annona muricata L.
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are oblong to oval, 8 cm to 16 cm long and 3 cm to 7 cm wide. Glossy dark green...
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Respiratory
Malakamuti (Pamp.)
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L.Rob.
Vine Height: Not provided Leaves: Has 4-13 long leaves with heart-shaped base and a pointed apex. Flowers: Flowers grow...
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Respiratory
Bulak-manok (Tag.)
Ageratum conyzoides (L.) L.
Annual Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are opposite, 20-100 mm long, 5-50 mm wide, on hairy petioles 5-75 mm lo...
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Respiratory
Ilang-Ilang (Pamp.)
Chromolaena odorata
Tree or Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaf-blades ovate-oblong or elliptic-oblong. Often obliquely acuminate at the...
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Respiratory
Damong Maria (Tag.) Sta. Maria (Tag.)
Artemisia vulgaris L.
Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are aromatic, petiolate, deeply lobed and cut basal, deep green in color on the...
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Respiratory
Atsuete (Tag.)
Bixa orellana L.
Tree/Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Petiole, slender, slightly enlarged at the apex, densely covered with minute sca...
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Respiratory
Alim (Tag.)
Melanolepis multiglandulosa (Reinw.Ex Blume) Rchb & Zoll
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are large, orbicular-ovate, very broad heart-shaped base, pointed at the tip, d...
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Respiratory
Tawa-tawa (Tag.)
Euphorbia hirta L.
Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are simple, elliptical, hairy, with finely dentate margin occur in opposite pai...
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Respiratory
Madre Cacao (Tag.)
Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp.
Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are imparippinate, leaflets are ovate. Flowers: Flowers are bright pink to lil...
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Respiratory
Samapalok (Tag.)
Tamarindus indica L.
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are pinnate with opposite leaflets. Flowers: Flowers are yellow in color. Fruit...
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Respiratory
Balbas pusa (Pamp.), Tahibo (Tag.)
Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq.
Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Foliage, dark green in color, smooth leaves and have lighter green on the bottom with...
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