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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

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Matang hipon (Filipino), Indian snowberry (English)

Breynia vitis-idaea (Burm.f.) C.E.C.Fisch.

Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Red Fruits: Red

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Balanoy (Filipino), Sweet Basil (English)

Ocimum basilicum L.

Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: bears flower Fruits: Not provided

🌿 Skin

Unidentified

Dendrolobium quinquepetalum (Blanco) Schindl.

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Unidentified

Mentha sp.

Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, from oblong to lanceolate. Leaf colors range fr...

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Unidentified

Carex sp.

Sedges Height: Not provided Leaves: The leaves of Carex comprise a blade, which extends away from the stalk, and a sheat...

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Spiral ginger, Wild ginger (English)

Costus speciosus ( J.Koenig ) Sm.

Perennial semi-woody herb with leafy canes Height: Not provided Leaves: The simple leaves are entire and spirally arrang...

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Milkwort, Root Beer Plant (English)

Polygala paniculata L.

Erect much-branched annual herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves narrow-elliptic to linear-ovate, 2–20 mm long, usual...

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Unidentified

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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White-flowered kyllinga (English), Anuang (Filipino)

Cyperus kyllingia Endl.

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Lemon grass (English), Tanglad ( Filipino)

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Lanzones (Filipino)

Lansium domesticum Corrêa

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Unidentified

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.