Yerba Buena is an herb of the mint family. It is an aromatic plant used as herbal medicine worldwide. This perennial plant’s growth ranges |
Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii)
Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
VCO is now getting global reputation as the healthiest and versatile oil in the world. The Philippines is one of
Tsaang Gubat or Wild Tea (Ehretia microphylla Lam.)
Tsaang Gubat is one of the 10 herbs that is endorsed the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) as an antispasmodic for abdominal |
Tanglad/ Lemon Grass (Andropogon citratus DC)
Tanglad or lemon grass is a commercially-viable plant that is cultivated mainly for the fragrance that it produces. It can be easily found in |
Silymarin - Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Silymarin is derived from Milk Thistle (seed extract from the flower of silymarin plant). The Milk thistle herb
Sambong (Blumea balsamifera L.)
Sambong (scientific name: Blumea balsamifera) is an amazing medicinal plant. Coming from the family of Compositae, it goes by |
Saluyot or Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.)
Saluyot, also known as jute, is a green leafy vegetable that is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.
Sabila/ Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller liquid)
Sabila or Aloe Vera holds the scientific name, Aloe barbadensis miller liquid. It is an herb, which is known mainly for its cosmetic |
Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida Linn.) a.k.a. Ulasiman-Bato
Pansit-pansitan (family: Piperaceae) is an herbal medicine also known as Ulasiman-bato, olasiman-ihalas & tangon-tangon in the |
Pandan (Pandanus tectorius) Fragrant Screw Pine
The pandan tree grows as tall as 5 meters, with erect, small branches. Pandan is also known as Fragrant Screw Pine. Its trunk bears |
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Oregano (Scientific name: Origanum vulgare) is also known as Wild Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Origanum, Wintersweet and Winter |
Niyog-Niyogan (Quisqualis Indica L.)
Niyog-niyogan or Rangoon Creeper is an excellent vine for outdoor gardens. This ligneous plant, scientifically called Quisqualis indica |
Makabuhay (Tinospora rumphii Boerl)
The makabuhay plant is a clinging vine, and the name itself suggests the primary purpose of such plant.
Mabolo (Diospyros blancoi) Velvet Apple
A member of the Ebenaceae family, mabolo is known for its value as an ornament, rather than for its fruit. Its wood is commonly known in |
Lagundi (Vitex negundo)
Lagundi (scientific name: Vitex negundo) is a shrub that grows in the Philippines. It is one of the ten herbal medicines endorsed by the |
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