This Philippine Herbal Medicine Site list the most common Philippine medicinal plants or herbs used as alternative or traditional medicine in the Philippines. Featured herbs and herbal remedies on this site are: Akapulko (Cassia alata), Ampalaya (bitter melons), Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa), Bayabas (Guava), Bawang (Garlic), Gumamela, Luyang Dilao (Yellow Ginger), Lagundi, Oregano, Sambong, Sabila (Aloe Vera), Silymarin (Milk Thistle), Tsaang Gubat (Wild Tea), Virgin Coconut Oil and Yerba Buena (Mentha Spicata). Also featured on this site are the ten (10) herbal medicines approved by the Philippine Department of Heath (DOH) as alternative herbal medicine plus a sub-section on other Philippine plants, fruits and trees, some of which are also herbal medicines.
Herbal medicine is defined as the use of natural herbs from plants for the treatment or prevention of diseases, disorders and the promotion of good health.
The use of medicinal plants or herbs has been gaining popularity this past few years in the Philippines andworldwide as more clinical proof emerges that validates many of the age-old alternative medicines used by Filipino folks that has been passed on from generation to generation.
This Philippine herbal medicine site is presented in a layman's language for easy understanding. The contents herein are based on sources such as medical publications, bulletins, articles and other reliable sources that our team have gathered and edited for easy reference.
