Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Skin
Bangkowas
Alpinia sp.
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Pain Relief
Purple shamrock
Oxalis regnellii
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Pain Relief
Purple elephant ear
Calocasia spp.
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Digestive
Birds nest fern
Dynaria polypodium
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Pain Relief
Mexican petunia, Justice plant
Ruellia simplex, justcia gendarusa
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Antiseptic
Tubang aso
Cheilocotus speciosus
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Pain Relief
Canna lily
Canna indica
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Joint
Spreading day flower
Commelina diffusa
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Joint
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An annual herb prostrate stems. Height: Up to about 20 centimeters long Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruit...
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Pain Relief
Gabi gabi
Caladium bicolo, Caladium x Hortalanum
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Joint
Benjamin's fig (Engl.)
Ficus benjamina
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Digestive
Pinu-on
Etlingera sp.
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