Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Respiratory
Lagundi (Bis.)
Vitex negundo L.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Respiratory
Luy-a, Luy-a na tapol (Bis.)
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Pinya (Tag.)Pineapple (Engl.)
Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves- linear, numerous, lanceolate, sharply spiny- toothed, green and shiny. Flower...
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Respiratory
Guyabano (Tag.)Soursop (Engl.)
Annona muricata L.
Small Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves- smooth, glossy, shiny, oblong-obovate to oblong and pointed on both ends...
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A small tree Height: Reach up to 10-15 meters tall Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Sta.Maria (Tag.), Damong Maria (Tag.)Mugwort (Engl.)
Artemisia vulgaris L.
Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are pinnately lobed, 5 to 14 centimeters long, hairy, gray beneath, with nearly...
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Respiratory
Sambong (Pamp.)Blumea camphor (Engl.)
Blumea balsamifera L. DC
Wood/Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are simple, alternate, elliptic- to oblong-lanceolate, 7 to 20 centimeter...
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Respiratory
Abustra (Ilk.)
Arcangelisia flava
A woody, perennial, climbing plant. Height: Up to 15-20 meters long Leaves: Leaves are leathery, smooth, broadly ovate,...
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Respiratory
Ampalaya (Tag.), Ampalayang-ligaw (Tag.)Bitter gourd (Engl.), Wild Bitter Gourd (Engl.)
Momordica charantia L.
Vine/Climber Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are carried singly along the stem, foliage, has an unpleasant smell whe...
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Respiratory
Kalabasa (Tag.)Squash (Engl.)
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne
Vine/Climber Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leaves are hispid, rounded, 15 to 30 cm in diameter, heart-shaped at the base,...
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Scleria scrobiculata Nees & Meyen
Perennial Grass Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves occurs in whorl of 2-5 at mid-culm, sheaths 4-6cm, papery, glabrous,...
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Respiratory
Kamoteng kahoy (Tag.)Cassava (Engl.)
Manihot esculenta Crantz
Wood/Shrub Height: Not Provided Leaves: Leaves- alternate and smooth, dividing to the base into three to seven narrow se...
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