Herbanext Botanical Garden Medicinal Plants Tour (11/30/22)

Local Name English Name Scientific Name Part Used Medicinal properties
1 Kanela Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum Bark Digestive, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anticholesterol
2 Tibig Sacking tree Ficus nota Fruit Antidiabetic, antihypertensive, respiratory problems
3 Mangga Mango Mangifera indica Leaves, bark Antidiabetic, anticholesterol, antiulcer
4 Santol Cotton fruit Sandoricum koetjape Fruit Antiinflammatory, antidiarrheal, antioxidant
5 Papaya Papaya Carica papaya Leaves Antithromboytopenic , digestive, antimalarial
6 Dapdap Coral tree Erythrina variegata Leaves Nervine sedative, febrifuge, antiasthmatic, antiepileptic
7 Alibangbang Orchid tree Bauhinia monandra Leaves Anti-cancer
8 Kantutay Lantana Lantana camara Leaves Febrifuge, wound healing, anti-inflammatory
9 Banaba Queen’s crape myrtle Lagerstroemia speciosa Leaves, bark Anti-diabetic, diuretic, antidiarrheal
10 Balbas-bakir Gac/Sweet gourd Momordica cochinchinensis Aril Macular degeneration (lycopene), wound healing, cardiovasc. support
11 Marautong Indian nettle Acalypha indica Aerial parts Wound healing, antibacterial
12 Is-is Sandpaper fig Ficus fiskei Leaves Antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic
13 Bunglas/Malabayabas Philippine Teak Tectona philippinensis Bark Antihypertensive, anti-gout
14 Abang-abang Red Leea Leea manillensis Leaves Anti-inflammatory
15 Nim Neem Azadirachta indica Leaves, bark Antidiabetic, skin problems
16 Kasuy Cashew Anacardium occidentale Fruit sap Removal of warts, corns, and moles
17 Luiang-usiu Shampoo ginger/Wild ginger Zingiber zerumbet Rhizome Anti-inflammatory, anticancer
18 (no local name) Lipstick ginger Costus woodsonii Rhizome Antihypertensive, bladder disorder
19 Tabubungiaw Crepe ginger Cheilocostus speciosus Rhizome Anti-inflammatory
20 Limonsito Lime berry Triphasia trifolia Fruit Anti-cough, anti-sore throat
21 Karipata Curry tree Murraya koenigii Leaves Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anticholesterol, anticancer
22 Noni Noni Morinda citrifolia Fruit, leaves Immune support, anti-cancer
23 Kabuyaw Kaffir lime Citrus hystrix Leaves Antiemetic, anxiolytic, antimicrobial, anti-stress
24 (no local name) Indian gooseberry/Amla Embelica officinalis Fruit Antiulcer, immunostimulant, antidiabetic, antiageing,
25 Tsaang Gubat Forest tea Ehrethia microphylla leaves Antidiarrhoea, skin problems
26 Lagundi Five-leaved chaste tree Vitex negundo leaves Anticough, antiasthma
27 Lagunding dagat Three-leaved chaste tree Vitex trifolia leaves Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiasthma, wound healing
28 Ilang-ilang Ylang-ylang Cananga odorata Flower  Boost mood, reduce depression, alleviate anxiety, lower blood
pressure
29 Tuhod manok/Bunlaw Gandarussa Justicia gendarussa leaves Anticough, Antiasthma, rheumatism, antipyretic
30 (no local name) Miracle berry Synsepalum dulcificum Fruit Tyrosinate inhibition, antioxidant, taste modifing
31 Langkawas Galangal Alpinia galanga Rhizome Anti-dyspepsia, antifungal
32 Bangkal Leichhardt pine/Yellow Nauclea orientalis Leaves Anti-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, antigout, antihyperlipidemic
cheesewood
33 Bunga Areca nut Areca catechu Fruit Mouth ulcer, bleeding gums, wounds, intestinal worms
34 Lipote ? Syzygium polycephaloides Fruit Antihypertensive, antioxidant
35 Alagaw Fragrant premna Premna odorata Leaves Anticough
36 Moras Mulberry Morus nigra Leaves Antidiabetic
37 Niyog-niyogan Chinese honey suckle, Rangoon Quisqualis indica Seed Anthelmintic
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38 Bignay Black currant tree Antidesma bunius Bark, fruit Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory
39 Bani Pongam Pongamia pinnata Seed Skin diseases
40 Narra Philippine mahogany Pterocarpus indicus Bark Immune-enhancing, anti-asthma, anticancer
41 Miracle fruit Calabash tree Crescentia cujete Fruit Anticancer, antidiabetic, anticough
42 Kanya pistula Golden shower (fruit) Cassia fistula Fruit Purgative, cathartic
43 Mangostin Mangosteen (pericarp) Garcinia mangostana Fruit Antioxidant, antidiabetic, antcholesterol, antiinflammatory
44 Balimbing Star fruit Averrhoa carambola Leaves Antidiabetic
45 Kadok Wild betel Piper sarmentosum Leaves Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antioxidant
46 (no local name) Pau d’ Arco Tabebuia impetiginosa Bark Immune support, anticancer
47 Batuan Binucao Garcinia binucao Fruit Antioxidant
48 Mayana Common coleus Plectranthus scuttelerioides Aerial parts Anti-inflammatory
49 Mabolo Velvet apple Diospyros blancoi Bark Anti-gout
50 Duhat Java plum Syzygium cumini Seeds Antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, antiulcer
51 Guyabano Graviola Annona muricata Fruit Anticancer, antidiabetic
52 Acerola Barbados cherry Malpighia emarginata Fruit Antioxidant (high Vitamin C)
53 Bago Gnemon tree Gnetum gnemon Roots Antidote for poison, anti-malarial
54 Tagpo Shoebutton ardisia Ardisia squamulosa Leaves Anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
55 Sulasi Holy basil Ocimum sanctum Leaves Immune support, anticough
56 Makabuhay Guduchi Tinospora crispa Stem Fever, stomach problems, antimalarial,, antidiabetic
57 (no local name) Oil palm Elaeis guineensis Palm heart Treatment of gonorrhoea, menorrhagia, and perinatal abdominal pain
58 Malunggay Moringa Moringa oleifera Leaves Galactagogue, general health tonic
59 Molave/Tugas Small-flower chaste tree Vitex parviflora Bark Styptic, emetic, anti-toxic
41 Luyang dilaw Wild turmeric Curcuma aromatica Rhizome Anti-inflammatory, antitussive
61 Akapulko Ringworm bush Senna alata Leaves Antifungal, laxative
62 (no local name) Insulin plant Costus ignaeus Leaves Antidiabetic
63 Luyang dilaw (rhizome) Turmeric Curcuma longa Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, liver support
64 Sugpon-sugpon Veldt grape Cissus quadrangularis Aerial parts Bone healing, anti-ulcer, analgesic, anti-inflammatory
65 Tawa-tawa Asthma weed Euphorbia hirta Aerial parts Antithrombocytopenic, antiasthma
66 Takip kuhol Gotu kola/Asiatic pennywort Centella asiatica Cardiovascular support, skin health, wound healing
67 Pansit-pansitan Shiny bush Peperomia pellucida Aerial parts Anti-gout, antiarthritic
68 Sampasamplalukan Seed-under-leaf Phyllanthus niruri Aerial parts Antiurolithiatic, anti-hepatitis
69 Sinta/Serpentina King of bitters Andrographis paniculata Leaves Upper tract respiratory infection
70 Kolitis Slender amaranth Amaranthus viridis Leaves Skin problems, anti-inflammatory
71 Yerba Buena Yerba buena Clinopodium villosa Leaves Analgesic
72 Luya Ginger Zingiber officinale Rhizome Anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer
73 (no local name) Sabah snake grass Clinacanthus nutans Leaves Skin rashes, insects and snake bites, lesions caused by herpes simplex
virus
74 Ibon-ibonan Snake jasmine Rhinacanthus nasutus Anti-eczema, antihypertensive, antidandruff
75 Citronella Citronella Cymbophogon nardus LeavesLeaves Headache, migrane, rheumatic pain
76 Tanglad Lemongrass Cymbophogon citratus Leaves Gastrointestinal problems, fever, flu
77 Lupo Sessile joyweed Alternanthera sessilis Aerial parts Antianemia, antimicrobial, antithrombocytopenic

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78 Oregano Philippine oregano Plectranthus amboinicus Leaves Anticough, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-dyspepsia
79 Katakataka Miracle leaf Kalachoe pinnata Leaves Anti-diabetic, anti-neoplastic, antioxidant, immunomodulation
80 Sili Chili pepper Capsicum frutescens Leaves Stomach problems, cardiovascular health
81 (no local name) False roselle Hibiscus acetosella Leaves Antihypertensive
82 Balbas pusa Cat’s whiskers Orthosiphon aristatus Aerial parts Antiurolithiatic (kidneys stones)
83 Damong maria Mugworth Artemisia vulgaris Aerial parts Emmenagogue
84 (no local name) Mint Mentha sp. Leaves Relieves indigestion, IBS
85 Stevia Stevia, Sweetleaf Stevia rebaudiana Leaves Antidiabetic, antihypertensive
86 Gelay Cassumunar ginger Zingiber montanum Rhizome Anti-inflammatory, rheumatic pain
87 Barak Zedoary Curcuma zedoaria Rhizome Stomach problems, emmenagogue
88 Roselle Rosel Hibiscus sabdariffa Calyx Antihypertensive, anticholesterol
89 Sambong Blumea camphor Blumea balsamifera Leaves Kidney stones, diuretic
90 Katurai Hummingbird Tree Sesbania grandiflora Leaves Antiurolithiatic, anthelmintic, anxiolytic, wound healing
91 Pukingan Asian pigeonwings Clitoria ternatea Leaves Nootropic (improvement of cognitive function)
92 Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globosus Leaves Decongestant, rubefascent
93 Pandan Fragrant pandan Pandanus amaryllifolius Leaves Reumatism, sedative, antidiabetic
94 Baraibai Sea mango Cerbera mangas Seed Scabies, skin irritation
95 Tamarind Sampaloc Tamarindus indica Fruit Laxative, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic
96 Balibago Sea hibiscus Hibiscus tiliaceus Leaves Fever, coughs and dry throat, ear infections, chest congestion, diarrhea
97 Caimito Star apple Chrysophyllum cainito Leaves Antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory
98 Almaciga Manila copal Agathis philippinensis Resin Anti-arthritis, antiasthma, stomach aches
99 Bitaog/Bitangol Alexandrian laurel/Tamanu Calophyllum inophyllum Seed oil Wound healing, anticancer, antiviral
100 Bayabas Guava Psidium guajava Leaves Antiseptic, antithrombocytopenic

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