Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn)

About Gumamela Gumamela is a shrub that grows from one meter up to 4 meters high. Gumamela is also known as: Hibiscus, China Rose and Shoeflower.

Luyang Dilaw/ Ginger Root

Luyang Dilaw, or Ginger Root (scientific name: Zingiber officinale) belongs to the family of, as its scientific name signifies,

Carrot (Daucus carota L.)

Carrot (Karot in Filipino) is an outstanding trait of this flowering plant, which belongs to the family of Apiaceae, is that it is self-fertile. By

Bawang, Bauang | Garlic (Allium sativum)

Bawang or Garlic with scientific name Allium sativum, is a low herb, which only grows up to sixty centimeters high. Its leaves are flat

Bayabas/ Guava (Psidium guajava)

Bayabas or guava is a tropical plant, which is locally known for its edible fruit. In the backyards of Filipino homes in the country, this

Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Banaba, the scientific name of which is Lagerstroemia speciosa, is a tropical flowery tree. It grows to a height as high as 20 meters. Its

Balanoi/ Sweet Basil

Balanoi is a plant, which belongs to the family of Lamiaceae, grows to an erect length of 50 to 80

Ampalaya/ Bitter Melon

Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) with a scientific name Momordica charantia, is a climbing vine and the tendrils of which grow up to 20

How to: Malungay Caps/Tea

Due to the popularity of the Malunggay leaves (also known as Moringa) as a natural health supplement,

Processed Malunggay

The government has introduced a biotechnology program for the miracle plant malunggay in Surigao City to

How to: Plant Malungay

The Malunggay or Moringa plant in the Philippines has traditionally been used by lactating mothers as a

Akapulko/ Acapulco

Akapulko or Acapulco in English is a shrub found throughout the Philippines. It is known under various

Top 10 Herbal Plants

Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines

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