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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
Mugwort (Engl.) Skin

Mugwort (Engl.)

Artemisia vulgaris L.

woody perennial, herb that forms dense stands (1) Height: 50-180cm Leaves: alternate, stalked, pinnately lobed, smooth a...

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Lemon Grass (Eng.) Skin

Lemon Grass (Eng.)

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.

grass-like Height: 0.6-1.2m (2) Leaves: glabrous leaf sheaths, glaucous leaf blades with gradually narrow base and long...

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Gainis (Pamp.)Stink Grass (Engl.) Skin

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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Caimito (Tag.) Skin

Caimito (Tag.)

Chrysophyllum cainito (L.)

Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are leathery, ovate or oblong, 7.5 to 13 centimeters long, pointed at the tip,...

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