Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
Skin
Tambiligisa (Tag.)
Sophora tomentosa
An evergreen shrub or small tree. Height: Up to 4-5 meters tall. Leaves: Its stalked leaves have primary leaflets (pinna...
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Digestive
Fragipani
Chonemorpha fragrans
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Kidney
Sensitive plant
Biophytum sensitivum
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Respiratory
Snake weed, Asthma weed
Euphorbia hirta
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Skin
Pisaw pisaw
Emellia sonchiflolia
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Skin
Acapulco, Candle brush
Cassia alata
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Skin
Alawihao
Aglaia sp.
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Cocoloba (Engl.)
Muehlenbekia platyclados
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Diabetes
Bitter gourd
Momordica charantia
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Skin
Castor oil,Tangan tangan
Ricinus cumunis
Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Antiseptic
Gabi na pula, Gabii-gabi na tapol, Gabing-tuod, Gintawos, Payaw (Bis.)
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Digestive
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A shrub Height: Up to 2-3 meters tall Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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