Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Antiseptic
Gabi na pula, Gabii-gabi na tapol, Gabing-tuod, Gintawos, Payaw (Bis.)
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
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Digestive
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A shrub Height: Up to 2-3 meters tall Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Digestive
Saluyot (Bis.)
Corchorus olitorius L.
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Respiratory
Anonang (Bis.)
Cordia dichotoma G. Forst
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Buli (Bis.)
Corypha utan Lamk.
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Digestive
Gapas-gapas (Bis.)
Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S. Moore
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Digestive
Oling nga Kahoy (Bis.)
Cratoxylum sumatranum (Jack) Blume
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Kidney
Miracle fruit (Engl.)
Crescentia cujete L.
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Skin
Malabayabas ballit
Cryptocarya sp.
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Kalabasa (Bis.)
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne
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Diabetes
Kalawag (Bis.), Dulaw (Tag.)
Curcuma longa L.
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Antiseptic
Tanglad (Bis.)
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
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