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Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia

Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.

All 1660 Respiratory 275 Kidney 98 Diabetes 34 Antiseptic 157 Skin 557 Digestive 94 Parasitic 4 Joint 38 Cardiovascular 22 Pain Relief 74
Nagi Camphor (Engl.), Sambong (Tag.) Respiratory

Nagi Camphor (Engl.), Sambong (Tag.)

Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC.

Perennial herbs or subshrubs Height: 1-3 m Leaves: broad ovoid or oblong-lanceolate at the bottom part of the plantt, or...

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Sambong (Pamp.)Blumea camphor (Engl.) Respiratory

Sambong (Pamp.)Blumea camphor (Engl.)

Blumea balsamifera L. DC

Wood/Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are simple, alternate, elliptic- to oblong-lanceolate, 7 to 20 centimeter...

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Buho (Tag.) Respiratory

Buho (Tag.)

Schizostachyum lumampao (Blanco) Merr.

Bamboo Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leaves- spiraled, crowded into pseudo-whorls at apices of branchlets. Flowers: Calyx...

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Tanglad (Tag.) Lemon grass (Engl.) Respiratory

Tanglad (Tag.) Lemon grass (Engl.)

Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf

Grass/Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves grow to a length of up to 1 meter, about 1 to 1.5 centimeters wide, scabr...

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