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NATURAL HERITAGE ( Herbal Plants Documentation)

English name Local Name Meaning or Use Picture

Blue Ternate Blue Ternate It has natural


antioxidants, helps
improve blood circulation,
and helps prevent hair
loss and greying. It also
cleanses blood, improves
night vision, and
revitalizes skin and hair.

Chinese Lagundi Which is traditionally used


chastetre to treat insect and snake
e bites, ulcers, rheumatism,
sore throat, cough, fever,
and clogged sinuses.

Betel Pepper Buyo/Dahon nga-nga/ Great source of


antioxidant that fights
oxidative stress by
scavenging free radicals.
Thus, betel leaf helps in
lowering high blood
glucose levels and aids in
the management of
diabetes mellitus. High
cholesterol level is a risk
factor for heart disease
and stroke.

Oregano Oregano An herb used to flavor


(Origanum foods. It is considered
vulgare) safe in common food
amounts, but has little
evidence of health
benefits. Oregano has
olive-green leaves and
purple flowers. It is
closely related to other
herbs, including mint,
thyme, marjoram, and
basil.
Mint (Mentha) Mint Used to treat bad breath.
Inhaling essential oils:
May improve brain
function and cold
symptoms. Applying it to
the skin: Used to reduce
nipple pain from
breastfeeding. Taking
capsules with food: May
help treat IBS and
indigestion.
Water Pasaw For prevention of cold,
primrose fever, swelling pain,
inflammation, enteritis
and diarrheal.

Motherwort Maria/Damong Maria Have cardiac protective


abilities that can help
relax heart cells and
prevent blood clots that
cause heart attacks.

Indian Guduchi, Manonggal/Makabuha Is a shrub whose aerial


giloya or y roots climb other trees
Heavenly elixir ( usually neem or mango
Tinospora trees.
Cordifolia)

Lemon Grass Tanglad Is good for digestion and is


popularly used to treat
digestive problems or
stomach-ache due to
constipation, bloating, or
indigestion.

Horseradish Malunggay (moringga) Malunggay leaves are


said to increase lactation
in nursing mothers.
Filipinos like to say
that malunggay is “the
most nutritious plant in
the world.” It is rich in
vitamins A and C and
iron. A study recently
found
that malunggay increases
sperm count in men.

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