Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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Malbas (Tag.)
Abutilon indicum
A much-branched, half-woody, erect shrub Height: Grows up to 2 metres high Leaves: Leaves are green and toothed, orbicul...
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Alangit (Bis.)
Ehretia microphylla Lam.
An erect, very branched shrub Height: Growing up to 1 to 4 meters high. Leaves: Clusters on short branches, obovate to o...
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Paroquet Bur (Engl.)
Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq.
An erect shrub or perennial herb. Height: Up to 75-150 centimeters in height Leaves: Leaves simple, alternate; blade ova...
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Dafronaya (Span.)
Coleus blumei
An erect, branched, fleshy, annual herb Height: 1 meter high
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Malaina (Tag.)
Coleus scutellarioides (L.) benth
An erect, branched, fleshy, annual herb Height: 1 meter high Leaves: Leaves are variously blotched or colored, usually m...
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Nangka (Bis.)
Artocarpus heterophyllus
A tree Height: 10 meters or more Leaves: Leaves are alternate, petioled, leathery, entire (though often lobed when young...
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Narrang pula (Tag.)
Pterocarpus indicus
Deciduous tree Height: heights of 35 meters Leaves: Leaves are oddly pinnate, 15 to 30 cm long with 7 to 11 leaflets. Le...
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Vine
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A tree or shrub Height: 0.3-1 meter or more
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Fernleaf Panax (Engl.)
Polyscias cumingiana
Erect shrub Height: 2 to 3 meters height Leaves: Leaves alternate, to 80cm, compound. Leaflets 9-15, green above, often...
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Fishtail palm (Engl.)
Caryota cumingii
Herb Height: 2 to 3 meters height Leaves: Leaves are 1.2 to 3 meters long; leaflets are obliquely cuneiform, erose amd t...
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Annual herb Height: 40 cm or more Flowers: Flowers are lavender in colour.
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