Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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Gumamela (Engl.)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
An erect, much-branched, glabrous shrub Height: 1 to 4 meters high Leaves: Leaves are glossy green, ovate, acuminate, po...
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Ficus aurantiacea
Climber plant herb Leaves: The leaves are simple, alternate with many small leaflets, lance in shape with entire or smoo...
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Hagorilis (Tag.)
Deeringia amaranthoides (Lamk.) Merr.
Herb plant Height: 2 to 3 meters height Leaves: Leaves are alternate, simple compound with entire margins and pinnate ve...
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A tree or shrub Height: 0.5 to 1 meter height Leaves: Leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, edge of the leaf is toothe...
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Malatabako (Tag.)
Solanum sp.
A shrub Height: 1 to 4 meters high Leaves: Leaves are single, alternate, green in color, ovate shape, entire and pinnate...
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Hierba Buena (Tag.)
Mentha spicata
A prostrate, smooth , much-branched, usually purplish, strongly aromatic herb. Height: 40 cm high Leaves: Elliptic to ob...
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Sensetive plant (Engl.)
Mimosa pudica Linn.
It is a common diffused, spreading, prickly herb which grows everywhere. Height: 0.1 meter Leaves: The leaves are small...
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Malabatino (Tag.)
Alyxia sp.
A small- to medium-sized tree Height: height of 15 meters Leaves: Leaves are in whorls, shining, leathery, oblong, 10 to...
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A small tree or shrub Height: 1 to 3 meters height
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A tree, shrub or vines Height: 10 meters or more
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Phaleria sp.
A tree or shrub Height: 2 to 3 meters height Flowers: Flowers are white circular.
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A tree or shrub Height: 1 to 2 meters height
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