Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
Antiseptic
Sauco (Sa-o-co)
Sambucus javanica
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Sineguelas
Spondias purpurea Linn.
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Lemon grass
Cymbopogon citratus
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Escoba
Sida spp.
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Respiratory
Ulo-ulo (Bis.)
Osmoxylon sp.
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Pain Relief
Lipang-aso (Tag.)
Laportea interrupta (L.) Chew
An erect plant, somewhat branched or simple annual herb. Height: Up to 0.5 to 1.5 meters high Leaves: Leaves are ovate,...
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Antiseptic
Dalupang
Urena sinuate
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Antiseptic
Mexican bachelor’s utton
Centhratherum camporum
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Skin
Black magic
Eranthermum nigrum
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Antiseptic
Mayana, Ruby Coleus
Coleus sp.
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Skin
Tuai
Bischofia javanica
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Pain Relief
Sleepy hibiscus
Malvaviscus arboreus
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