Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Digestive
Polynesian Chestnut (Engl.),
Inocarpus fagifer (Parkinson ex Zollinger) Fosberg.
Tree Height: up to 20-30 m Leaves: Dark green, oblong and leathery Flowers: White to cream or pale yellow flowers are fr...
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Antiseptic
Sweet Potato (Engl.)
Ipomoea batatas (L.)Lam.
perennial, spreading, prostrate plant Height: 4 m (2) Leaves: Its leaves are simple, heart-shaped, entire, lobed, or div...
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Skin
Physic Nut (Engl.)
Jatropha curcas L.
Erect plant, shrub Height: 6 m (2) Leaves: Long-petioled, five-lobed leaves Flowers: Unisexual, yellow-green flowers on...
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Kidney
Buddha Belly Plant (Engl.), Ginseng (Bis.)
Jatropha podagrica Hook.
Perennial succulent herb Height: up to 1 m Leaves: Dark-green, leathery, large, round to ovate, which is divided into 3-...
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Cardiovascular
Guest Tree (Engl.)
Kleinhovia hospita L.
Tree Height: 8-20m (1) Leaves: simple, broad, heart-shaped, entire leaves Flowers: Pink flowers borne on panicle Fruits:...
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All
Queen’s Crape Myrtle (Engl.)
Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.)Pers.
Deciduous tree Height: - Leaves: Oblong or lanceolate, or elliptical, sub-acute, glabrous leaves with an acute or rounde...
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Acacia sp.
Spiny shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Fruit (+)- containing in a pod
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Scleria sp.
Grass Height: Not provided Leaves: Shape- Epsiform; Apex- Acuminate; Base-Cuneate; Margin- Entire; Venation- Parallel Fl...
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Micromelum sp.
Small tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Shape- Elliptical; Apex- Acute; Base-Inequilateral; Margin- Entire; Venation- Ar...
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Callicarpa sp.
Small tree Height: 6 ft. tall Leaves: Shape- Elliptical; Apex- Acuminate; Base-Acute; Margin- Serrate; Venation- Arcuate...
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Justicia sp.
Tree Height: 6 ft. tall Leaves: Shape- Oval; Apex- Acuminate; Base-Cordate; Margin- Entire; Venation- Arcuate Flowers: N...
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Glycosmis sp.
Liana (Woody vine) Height: Not provided Leaves: Shape- Elliptical; Apex- Acute; Base-Acute; Margin- Entire; Venation- Ar...
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