Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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Alagaw (Tag.)
Premna odorata
A small hairy tree Height: 3 to 8 meters high Leaves: The leaves are ovate to broadly ovate, 10 to 20 centimeters long,...
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A tree or shrub Height: 3 to 5 meters height Leaves: The leaves are alternate sides along the stem; entire; pinnate vein...
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Alangit (Bis.)
Ehretia microphylla
An erect, very branched shrub Height: Growing up to 1 to 4 meters high Leaves: Clusters on short branches, obovate to ob...
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Buti (Tag.)
Arcangelisia flava
A forest liana, ie, a woody, perennial, climbing plant Height: 0.5-1 meters Leaves: Leaves are leathery, smooth, broadly...
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Begonia sp.
Herb plant Height: 1 to 1.5 meters height Leaves: The shape of the leaves are circular or round; palmate veins like a fi...
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Yates (Tag.)
Annona squamosa Linn.
499 m Height: 3 to 5 meters in height Leaves: Hairy when young, oblong, 8 to 15 centimeters long, with a petiole 1 to 1....
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Taro (Engl.)
Cyrtosperma merkusii
Herbaceous plant Height: 1 to 1.5 meters height Leaves: Huge-leaved, form in heart-shaped base Flowers: The tiny male an...
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Banagan (Bis.)
Smilax china/smilaxleucophala
Climbing woody vine Height: Reaching a height of several meters with stems armed with few to many stout spines. Leaves:...
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Batuan (Bis.)
Garcinia morella
Tree Height: 12 meter tall Leaves: Simple, opposite, decussate; petiole 0.6-1.5 cm long, canaliculate, sheathing at base...
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Paragis (Tag.)
Eleusine indica
Annual weed Height: 10 centimeters to 1 meter in height Leaves: Keeled along the midvein near the base of the blade; hav...
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A small tree Height: 3 to 5 meters height Leaves: The leaves are simple, circular or round shape, finely toothed, palmat...
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Golden Bamboo (Engl.)
Schizostachyum brachycladum Kurz
Tight clumping, erect, bushy Height: Clump-forming bamboo with woody culms 3 - 15 meters long Leaves: Large leaves are s...
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