20 Philippine Medicinal Plants

Common Name: Akapulko (Ringworm Bush)

Scientific Name:Senna alata

Family Name: Fabaceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Antidermatophytic

• Antifungal

• Hepatoprotectice

Common Name: Alugbati (Spinach Vine)

Scientific Name: Basella alba

Family Name: Basellaceae

Parts used: Stem

• Antimicrobial

• Hepatoprotective

• Hypoglycemic

Common Name: Ampalaya (Bitter Gourd)

Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

Family Name: Cucurbitaceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Analgesic

• Anti-helminthic

• Antitussive

Common Name: Balimbing (Star Fruit)

Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola

Family Name: Oxalidaceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Anti-helminthic

• Antioxidant

• Anticoagulant

Common Name: Basil (Sweet Basil)

Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

Family Name: Lamiaceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Analgesic

• Antimicrobial

• Antioxidant

Common Name: Bawang (Garlic)

Scientific Name: Allium sativum

Family Name: Liliaceae

Parts used: Cloves

• Anti-hypertensive

• Antioxidant

• Anti-cancer

Common Name: Damong maria (Mugwort)

Scientific Name: Artemisia vulgaris

Family Name: Asteraceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Anti-hypertensive

• Has antimicrobial properties

• Anti-cancer

Common Name: Gumamela (China Rose)

Scientific Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Family Name: Malvaceae

Parts used: Flowers

• Antidiabetic

• Antitussive

• Anti-helminthic

Common Name: Hagonoi (Beach Sunflower)

Scientific Name: Wedelia biflora

Family Name: Asteraceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Antimicrobial

• Antiplasmodial

• Diuretic

Common Name: Ikmo (Betel Pepper)

Scientific Name: Piper betel

Family Name: Piperaceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Hypoglycemic

• Antimicrobial

• Antioxidant

Common Name: Ilang-ilang (Perfume Tree)

Scientific Name: Cananga odorata

Family Name: Annonaceae

Parts used: Flowers

• Antioxidant

• Antimicrobial

• Anti-Hepatitis B

Common Name: Ipil-ipil (Lead Tree)

Scientific Name: Leucena leucocephala

Family Name: Mimosaceae

Parts used: Seeds

• Anti-Dengue

• Antidiabetic

• Antidiarrheal

Common Name: Jasmine (Royal Jasmine)

Scientific Name: Jasminum grandiflorum

Family Name: Oleaceae

Parts used: Flowers

• Anti-Hepatitis

• Would healing

• Diuretic

Common Name: Kalabasa (Squash)

Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima

Family Name: Cucurbitaceae

Parts used: Fruit

• Anti-inflammatory

• Anti-helminthic

• Anti-cancer

Common Name: Kalachuchi (Temple Flower)

Scientific Name: Plumeria rubra

Family Name: Apocynaceae

Parts used: Flowers

• Antimicrobial

• Antioxidant

• Anxiolytic

Common Name: Kalamansi (Philippine Lime)

Scientific Name: Citrus Furtunella

Family Name: Rutaceae

Parts used: Skin/Peel

• Antibacterial

• Antioxidant

• Hypoglycemic

Common Name: Kamatis (Tomato)

Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Family Name: Solanaceae

Parts used: Fruit

• Anti-inflammatory

• Hepatoprotective

• Antioxidant

Common Name: Kamote (Sweet Potato)

Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas

Family Name: Convolulaceae

Parts used: Tuber/Leaf

• Antioxidant

• Anti-anemia

• Antidiabetis

Common Name: Kintsay (Celery)

Scientific Name: Apium graveleons

Family Name: Apiceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Anntipyretic

• Antibacterial

• Antioxidant

Common Name: Kutsai (Chinese Chives)

Scientific Name: Allium romosum

Family Name: Liliaceae

Parts used: Leaves

• Antibacterial

• Anti-fungal

• Antioxidant