Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
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Kawayan-tinik (Tag.) Spiny bamboo (Engl.), Yellow bamboo (Engl.)
Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex Wendl.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leaves are 10-20 cm long, 1 to 2 cm wide. Flowers: This plant are rare in flowering. P...
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Malbas (Tag.)
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet
A perennial, half-woody, branched, erect shrub. Height: Up to 2.5m in height. Leaves: Leaves simple, circular-ovate or h...
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Cherry (Engl.)Cherry (Engl.)
Prunus avium (L.) L.
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Alternate, simple ovoid-acute, broad, glabrous matt or sub-shiny green above, with ser...
Read moreKalamansi (Tag.)Calamansi (Engl.)
Citrus microcarpa Bunge
Small Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leaflets has elliptic to oblong-elliptic in shape measuring 4-8cm long. Flowers:...
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Suha (Tag.)Pomelo (Engl.)
Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are compound, appears simple, have one leaflet, alternately arrange, glandular,...
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Caimito (Tag.)Star apple (Engl.)
Chrysophyllum cainito (L.)
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves- leathery, ovate or oblong, pointed at the tip, blunt or rounded at the base an...
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Sili (Tag.)Chili (Engl.)
Capsicum annuum L.
Herb/Sub-Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves- alternate, simple, very variable, leaf blade-ovate, acuminate at ape...
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Kamatis (Tag.,Pamp.)Tomato (Engl.)
Solanum lycopersicum L.
Herb/Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leaves are pinnately and alternately arranged, oblong-ovate in shape, measuring 1...
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Gainis (Pamp.)Stink Grass (Engl.)
Lantana camara L.
Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are elliptic, 5 to 9 cm long,3 in long, pointed at the tip and rounded at the...
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Sea Daisy (Engl.)
Melanthera biflora (L.) Wild
A hardy and somewhat woody, sprawling perennial herb or subshrub. Height: Reach up to 2 m but will bend after reaching a...
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Leea aculeata Blume Spreng
Shrub/Small Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leaves are smooth and trifoliate or pinnately arranged. Measures up to 15...
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Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)Turmeric (Engl.)
Curcuma longa L.
Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaf blade- green, oblong, 30 to 45 centimeters long and 10 to 20 centimeters wide. Fl...
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