Herbal Med

Blue Ternate DESCRIPTION
The Clitoria ternetea plant’s petals were thought to

resemble female genitals, earning it the name Clitoria
from the word “clitoris”. The plant is from the
Fabaceae pea family. The extract from this plant has
been used in making cosmetics, dyes and beverages
for centuries
MEDICINAL USE
Like many herbal teas, the antioxidants in blue
ternate flowers boost skin and hair health. The blue
flowers encourage collagen growth and elastin
synthesis, two properties that help rejuvenate dull
skin, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and other signs
of aging.
The Clitoria ternetea plant’s

petals used to make herbal
teas it was the plant parts Plant Parts
utilized. Utilized
DESCRIPTION
Tawa-Tawa
Tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta), also known as “gatas-
gatas,” is a hairy herb grown in open grasslands,
roadsides and pathways. This indigenous plant is
considered as one of the most popular folkloric
treatments for dengue in the Philippines
MEDICINAL USE
Tawa-tawa can be used in treating respiratory
illnesses. Traditional medicine in the Philippines
uses tawa-tawa to cure asthma, cough, and
bronchitis. This is due to the anti-inflammatory
properties of the plant, which is ideal for soothing
irritation in the respiratory passages.
The different parts of
the tawa-tawa plant have a
variety of medicinal uses. Plant Parts
Utilized
Aloe vera DESCRIPTION
Description Aloe vera is an herbaceous perennial in
the family Liliaceae grown for its succulent leaves
which have a variety of culinary and medicinal uses.
The Aloe vera plant has a short, stout stem and a
rosette of fleshy, lanceolate leaves which have a
serrated margin of small white teeth.
MEDICINAL USE
Aloe vera is good for irritated or inflamed skin. Aloe
vera helps repair your skin from the most tender of
wounds. Aloe vera helps speed the process of healing
to burns and other wounds. Aloe vera is hydrating,
rejuvenating and toning for your skin.
Plant parts include the aloe

vera root system, the leaves
and the flowers Plant Parts
Utilized
DESCRIPTION
Makahiya
Makahiya is a diffusely spreading, half-woody herb,
with branched stems up to 1 meter long, sparingly
prickly with numerous deflexed, bristly hairs. The
leaves are very sensitive, both pinnae and leaflets,
folding when touched.
MEDICINAL USE
makahiya plant uses are wide and varied, offering
numerous health benefits. The plant is believed to
provide relief for asthma and is also considered
antibacterial, analgesic, antidepressant,
antispasmodic, and diuretic, among many others.
The leaflets are narrowly

oblong, inequilateral, 1 to
1.5 centimeters long, Plant Parts
sessile, sparingly bristly, Utilized
with pointed tips
Damong Maria DESCRIPTION
Damong-maria is an erect perennial herb, hairy,
aromatic, rank smelling, often half-woody, growing to
a height of 1 meter or less. Stems are leafy and
branched. Leaves are pinnately lobed, 5 to 14
centimeters long, hairy, gray beneath, with nearly
smooth above.
MEDICINAL USE
What are the benefits of Damong Maria? It is also
used as a liver tonic; to promote circulation; and as a
sedative. Other uses include treatment of hysteria,
epilepsy, and convulsions in children. Women take
mugwort for irregular periods and other menstrual
problems.
The plant part commonly

used is the leaf, although
the root is sometimes used. Plant Parts
Utilized
DESCRIPTION
Santan
Philippine Santan (Ixora philippinesis) The santan is
a short bushy plant around 1.5 to 3 meters tall that
is very popular with landscapers across the
Philippines.
MEDICINAL USE
In the Philippines, the santan roots are boiled and
used to treat nausea, increase appetite, and cure
hiccups. A poultice of its leaves is used for sprains,
contusions, boils, and eczema.
Several parts of the plant

are used for traditional
herbal medicinal purposes Plant Parts
Utilized
Origano DESCRIPTION
Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint
family Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean
region, but widely naturalised elsewhere in the
temperate Northern Hemisphere
MEDICINAL USE
Oregano is a wonderful aromatic herb that has both
medicinal uses and culinary uses. Oregano is used
for treating cold and cough, stomach problems,
hair and skin care and and has wonderful anti-
aging properties
The leaves of the oregano

plant are used fresh or
dried as an herb in cooking Plant Parts
Utilized
DESCRIPTION
Gumamela
Gumamela This plant is an erect, much-branched,
smooth shrub, which is about one to four meters in
height. Its leaves are glossy green, ovate, pointed,
which extends its length to about seven to twelve
centimeter.
MEDICINAL USE
As herbal medicine, gumamela flower, leaves and
roots are used. Gumamela has the following
medicinal characteristics: expectorant, diuretic,
emollient, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory,
antipyretic, anodyne and refrigerant.
Sepals are located at the

very top of the stem of the
flower. They are small, Plant Parts
tender leaves. They protect Utilized
the flower while it is a bud
Malunggay DESCRIPTION
Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera), is a popular plant
known for high nutritional value as well as an herbal
medicine. Malunggay is a plant that grows in the
tropical climates such as the Philippines, India and
Africa
MEDICINAL USE
Skin rejuvenation. Malunggay is used as skin
restorer to promote skin rejuvenation.
Hypertension. Malunggay soup is used to lower high
blood pressure
Relaxant. Malunggay tea from bark or leaves is used
to treat insomnia and restlessness.
Malunggay has white

fragrant flowers that
produces long pods with 3- Plant Parts
angled winged seeds Utilized
DESCRIPTION
Tanglad
Tanglad is a grass and is cultivated throughout the
Philippines. It is a popular ingredient in herbal teas
and herbal soaps. It is used to aid digestion, for
stomach problems and to reduce fevers.
MEDICINAL USE
tanglad is used as antiseptic, antitussive, and
anti-rheumatic and to treat backache, sprains,
and hemoptysis. Infusions of tanglad leaves are
used in alternative medicine as sedative,
antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. In some
African countries, Tanglad is used to treat diabetes
the leaves and roots of

tanglad
Plant Parts
Utilized

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Blue Ternate DESCRIPTION

The Clitoria ternetea plant’s petals were thought to

The Clitoria ternetea plant’s

Plant parts include the aloe

The leaflets are narrowly

The plant part commonly

Several parts of the plant

The leaves of the oregano

Sepals are located at the

Malunggay has white

the leaves and roots of

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