Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Respiratory
Laweg, Bila-bila, Dama-dama (Bis.)
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.
Grass Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Skin
Tapay-tapay (Bis.)
Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw.
Shrub Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Kidney
Hils-hils (Bis.)
Equisetum ramosissimum Desf.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Pain Relief
Dap-dap (Bis.)
Erythrina variegata L.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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All
Dalikan (Bis.)
Etlingera dalican (Elmer) A.D.Poulsen
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Tuhis (Bis.)
Etlingera fimbriobracteata (K.Schum.) R.M. Sm.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Pain Relief
Tagbak-tagbak (Bis.)
Etlingera philippinensis (Ridl.) R.M. Sm.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Respiratory
Tawa-tawa (Bis.)
Euphorbia hirta L.
Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Suro-suro (Bis.)
Euphorbia lacei Craib
Cactus Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Skin
Tiesa (Tag.)
Pouteria campechiana Kunth (Baehni)
An evergreen tree with a slender or spreading crown. Height: It grows not more than 8 meters tall Leaves: Leaves evergre...
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All
Ilos na kahoy (Bis.)
Ficus ampelas Burm.f.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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Antiseptic
Balite (Bis.)
Ficus balete Merr.
Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
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