Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Digestive
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Kidney
Sikwan-sikwan (Pamp.)
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Skin
Pinya (Tag.)
Annas comosus Mill.
A spiny-leaved shrub. Height: 0.8 to 1.2 meters height Leaves: The numerous leaves are linear lanceolate or sword-shaped...
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Antiseptic
Alam-am
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Erect terrestrial fern Height: 0.3-1.3 m high, and 15-45 cm long Leaves: The rhizome produces fronds borne by a thick, s...
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Diabetes
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera (L)
Short-Stemmed shrub Height: 30 - 60cm Leaves: Leaf succulent, erect, forming a dense circular arrangement, greyish green...
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Kidney
Ashitaba
Angelicca keiskei (Miq.) Koidz
Sub Shrub Height: 80 - 120 cm Leaves: Green, glossy leaves have pointed lobes and a toothed leaf margin. Crushed leaves...
Read moreGiant Palm Grass (Engl.)
Curculigo capitulata
Perennial Herb Height: 4 - 6 feet Leaves: leaves are lanceplate shape, folded and corrugated. Flowers: Clustered flowers...
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Skin
Sweet leaf
Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni
Herbaceous Plant Height: 90 cm Leaves: With small leaves that measure from 3 to 5 cm in length and 1 to 1.5 cm in width,...
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Mimosa pudica L.
Annual or Perennial Sub shrub Height: up to 1 meters Leaves: Leaves without prickles, very sensitive to touch, with 10-2...
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