Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Angeling, Handilika, Maritana, Kataka-taka (Bis.)Ongeling
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken
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Antiseptic
Duldol (Bis.)
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
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Antiseptic
Hagonoy (Bis.)
Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
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Antiseptic
Tubang aso
Cheilocotus speciosus
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Antiseptic
Sauco (Sa-o-co)
Sambucus javanica
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Antiseptic
Dalupang
Urena sinuate
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Antiseptic
Mexican bachelor’s utton
Centhratherum camporum
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Antiseptic
Mayana, Ruby Coleus
Coleus sp.
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Antiseptic
Red flower ragleaf
Crassocephalum creidiodes
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Antiseptic
Small's Redbird Flower (Engl.)
Euphorbia tithymaloides ssp. smallii 'Nanus' L.
Clump-forming, succulent shrub or subshrub with a compact, erect growth form. Height: Up to 0.7–2 meters height. Leaves:...
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Antiseptic
Maraotong (Ilk.)
Acalypha indica Linn.
An erect, simple or branched, slightly hairy annual herb. Height: Growing to a height of 30 to 80 centimeters. Leaves: L...
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Antiseptic
Large grey nickers
Caesalpinnia bundoc, climbing
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