Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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Mealastoma (Engl.)
Melastoma sp.
A spreading shrub Height: 1 to 3 meters high Leaves: Leaves are broadly lanceolate, 7 to 12 centimeters long, slightly r...
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Herbaceous plant Height: 5 to 10 centimeters in diameter Leaves: Leaf blade is somewhat rounded or broadly ovate, up to...
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A tree or shrub Height: 3 to 5 meters high
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Dilaw (Tag.)
Curcuma longa Linn.
A perennial herb Height: Up to 2 meters tall Leaves: Leaves are large, oblong, up to 1 m long, dark green on upper surfa...
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Shrub or vine Height: 0.1 to 0.3 meter high
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A tree or shrub Height: 1 to 3 meters high
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Melicope sp.
An erect, branched, woody shrub Height: 1 to 1.5 meters height
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Narrow-leaf Pleomele (Engl.)
Dracaena angustifolia
An evergreen shrubby plant Height: Reach a height of 1–3 m Leaves: Leaves spaced along distal part of stems, subsessile...
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Tubang-bakod (Tag.)
Jatropha curcas
An erect, branched, woody bush Height: Grows to a height of 1-2 meters Leaves: Reddish brown leaves and the yellow visci...
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Vitex sp.
A tree Height: 2 to 3 meters high
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Bignay-pugo (Tag.)
Antidesma ghaesembilla Gaertn.
A small deciduous tree Height: Grows up to 16 meters tall Leaves: Leaves are simple, alternate, shortly petioled, broadl...
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