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Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia

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All 1650 Respiratory 274 Kidney 96 Diabetes 33 Antiseptic 154 Skin 557 Digestive 93 Parasitic 3 Joint 38 Cardiovascular 22 Pain Relief 73
Palis (Tag.) Skin

Palis (Tag.)

Callicarpa formosana Rolfe

A shrub Height: Growing 1 to 3 meters high Leaves: Leaves are ovate-lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, 5 to 15 centimeters...

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Alibangon (Tag.) Skin

Alibangon (Tag.)

Commelina benghalensis L.

An annual or perennial herb. Height: Up to 70 centimeters and usually pubescent. Leaves: Leaves are oval, 4 to 7 centime...

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Hanagdong, Anagdong, Indawhong (Bis.) Respiratory

Hanagdong, Anagdong, Indawhong (Bis.)

Trema orientalis (L.) Blume

Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Domokot,Tuway-tuway (Bis.) Respiratory

Domokot,Tuway-tuway (Bis.)

Urena lobata L.

Shrub Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Batong (Bis.) Kidney

Batong (Bis.)

Vigna unguiculata subsp. Sesquipedalis (L.) Verdc.

Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Lagundi (Bis.) Respiratory

Lagundi (Bis.)

Vitex negundo L.

Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Molave (Tag.) Skin

Molave (Tag.)

Vitex parviflora Juss.

Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Gango (Bis.) Skin

Gango (Bis.)

Wendlandia luzoniensis DC.

Shrub Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Mais, Mais nga Saag (Bis.) Pain Relief

Mais, Mais nga Saag (Bis.)

Zea mays L.

Grass Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Luy-a, Luy-a na tapol (Bis.) Respiratory

Luy-a, Luy-a na tapol (Bis.)

Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

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Serpentina (Tag.)Snakeroot (Engl.) Digestive

Serpentina (Tag.)Snakeroot (Engl.)

Andrographis paniculata Nees

Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are lanceolate, bright green color above portion and pale beneath. Flowers: Flo...

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🌿 Skin

Lubigan (Tag.)Sweet Flag (Engl.)

Acorus calamus L.

Perrenial aromatic herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves arises from rhizomes and are linear, distichous, measures 25...

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