Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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Balite (Bis.)
Ficus balete Merr.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Kaopongot na puti (Bis.)
Hyptis capitata Jacq.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Malunggay (Tag.)
Moringa oleifera Lam.
A small, fast-growing, drought-deciduous tree or shrub. Height: Often 8-10 m tall, sometimes to 12-18 meters Leaves: Lea...
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Ipil-ipil (Bis.)
Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Papaye (Sul.)
Carica papaya L.
Erect herb Height: Up to 3 to 10 meters high Leaves: Leaves are somewhat rounded in outline, 1 meter broad or less, palm...
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Katay-katay (Bis.)
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L.Rob.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Saging Morado (Bis.)
Musa acuminata Colla (AAA group)
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Abaka (Bis.)
Musa textiles L.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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A small, erect, perennial herb. Height: 1 meter high or less Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not prov...
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Palad-palad (Bis.)
Nopalea cochenellifer (L.) Salm-Dyck
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Lagitlit (Bis.)
Paspalum conjugatum Berg.
Grass Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Carabao grass (Eng.)
Paspalum conjugatum P.J.Bergius
Grass Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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