Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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A small tree or shrub Height: 1 to 3 meters height
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Balete (Ilk., Tag.)
Ficus benjamina L.
A tree Height: Up to 15 meters high (50 feet) Leaves: Leaves simple, alternate, blade ovate to elliptic, 4-12 cm long (1...
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A tree, shrub or vines Height: 10 meters or more
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Herbs Height: 0.5 to 1 meter height
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Lubigan (Tag.)
Acorus calamus
Herbs Height: 0.5 to 1 meter height Leaves: Grass-like, about 20 to 60 cms long and lush green in colour. Flowers: The i...
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Antiseptic
Hauili (Tag.)
Ficus hauili
An erect, small tree Height: Growing 3 to 8 meters high Leaves: Leaves are smooth and shining, not all roughened, oblong...
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Ant plant (Engl.)
Hydnophytum sp.
An epiphyte; herb plant Height: 0.5 meter height Leaves: Leaves are opposite, thick, elliptic-obovate, 4 to 10 centimete...
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Medinilla sp.
An erect, branched shrub or vine
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Respiratory
Chinese chastetree (Engl.)
Vitex negundo
An erect, branched tree or shrub Height: 5 to 8 meters high Leaves: Leaves are usually 5-foliate, rarely with 3 leaflets...
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Digestive
Kalipkip (Tag.)
Dischidia purpurea
An epiphytic, herbaceous, creeping vine found on erect tree trunks, and rooting at every node. Leaves: Leaves are fleshy...
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Voacanga sp.
A small tree or shrub Height: 2 to 3 meters height
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Kidney
Duhat (Tag.)
Syzygium cuminii
A smooth tree Height: 8 to 15 meters high Leaves: Leaves are opposite, shiny and leathery, oblong-ovate to elliptic or o...
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