Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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Biton (Tag.)
Olax imbricata Roxb.
A climbing shrub Height: Growing up to 2-6 meters tall Leaves: Leaf blades about 8.5-11 x 3.5-5 centimeters, petioles ab...
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Alanki (Ilk)
Canarium asperum Benth.
A tree Height: Reaching a height of more than 30 meters. Leaves: Leaves 0-6-jugate. Leaflets very variable, ovate to ell...
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Uway (Bis.)
Calamus ornatus Blume var. philippinensis Becc.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Bahibi (Bis.)
Caryota cumingii Lodd. ex Mart.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Miracle tree (Engl.)
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I.M.Johnst.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Kape (Bis.)
Coffea sp.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Read moreLubi nga pula, orange na lubi (Bis.)
Cocos nucifera L. "Malayan Dwarf"
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Read moreLangilan (Bis.)
Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook.f. & Thomson
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Sili (Bis.)
Capsicum annuum L.
Shrub Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Read moreAhuo (Bis.)
Casuarina equisetifolia L.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Malapapaya (Tag.)
Polyscias nodosa (Blume) Seem
Not Provided Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Siling-labuyo (Tag.)
Capsicum frutescens Linn.
An erect, shrubby perennials. Height: Grows to a height of 0.8-1.5 meters. Leaves: Leaves are oblong-ovate to ovate-lanc...
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