Abukado

Abukado
Scientific name: Persea americana Mill.
English: avocado
Tagalog: abukado
Gamot sa: Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
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Adelfa

Adelfa
Scientific name: Nerium oleander L.
English: Nerium, Adelfa
Tagalog: Adelfa
Gamot sa: Herpes, Ringworm, For Skin Itchiness and Allergy
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Alibut-but

Alibut-but
Scientific name: Clerodendrum species
English: Banana bush
Tagalog: Alibut- but
Gamot sa: Eczema
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Aloe vera

Aloe vera
Scientific name: Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
English: Curacao aloe, Aloe vera
Tagalog: Sabila
Gamot sa: Burn, Dandruff, Pimple or Acne, Sprained Ankle or Wrist
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Alugbati

Alugbati
Scientific name: Basella alba L.
English: Malabar Spinach
Tagalog: Alugbati, Libato
Gamot sa: Abscess and Boil
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Alusiman

Alusiman
Scientific name: Portulaca oleracea L.
English: Purslane
Tagalog: Alusiman
Gamot sa: Sunburn
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Amanghot

Amanghot
Scientific name: Lantana camara L.
English: Coronitas
Tagalog: Lantana, Sapinit, Koronitas, Kantutay
Gamot sa: Cough, Mumps
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Amarillo

Amarillo
Scientific name: Tagetes erecta L.
English: Marigold, Mexican/Aztec/African marigold
Tagalog: Amarillo
Gamot sa: Abscess and Boil
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Anonang

Anonang
Scientific name: Cordia dichotoma
English: Fragrant manjack and Sebestan plum.
Tagalog: Anonang
Gamot sa: Digestive Ailments, fever, Skin and Wound Ailments,
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Anonas

Anonas
Scientific name: Annona reticulata L.
English: Custard apple, Wild sweetsop, Bull's heart, Ox-heart
Tagalog: Anonas
Gamot sa: Hemorrhoids, Indigestion
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Argaw

Argaw
Scientific name: Premna odorata Blanco
English: Fragrant premma
Tagalog: Alagaw
Gamot sa: Cough
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Atis

Atis
Scientific name: Annona squamosa L.
English: Sugar apple, Sweetsop
Tagalog: Atis
Gamot sa: Mosquito Bite
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Atsuete

Atsuete
Scientific name: Bixa orellana L.
English: Achiote, Annatto, Lipstick tree
Tagalog: Atsuete
Gamot sa: Burn
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Badiang

Badiang
Scientific name: Alocasia macrorrhiza
English: Giant Taro / Elephant’s Ear
Tagalog: Badiang
Gamot sa: Spiritual protection
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Balanoy

Balanoy
Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum L.
English: Sweet basil
Tagalog: Balanoy, Albunaka
Gamot sa: Athlete's Foot
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Balbas pusa

Balbas pusa
Scientific name: Orthosiphon aristatus
English: cat whiskers,java tea
Tagalog: Balbas pusa
Gamot sa: Diabetes, allergy, kidney Problem
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Balete

Balete
Scientific name: Ficus caulocarpa (Miq.) Miq.
English: Balete, White fig
Tagalog: Balete
Gamot sa: Dermatitis
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Balimbing

Balimbing
Scientific name: Averrhoa carambola L
English: Star fruit
Tagalog: Balimbing
Gamot sa: Chicken Pox, Fever
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Banaba

Banaba
Scientific name: Langerstomea speciosa
English: Pride of India Plant
Tagalog: Banaba
Gamot sa: Digestive
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Bangka-Bangkaan

Bangka-Bangkaan
Scientific name: Tradescantia spathacea
English: Boat lily
Tagalog: Bangka-Bangkaan
Gamot sa: Cough
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Bangkuro

Bangkuro
Scientific name: Morinda citrifolia
English: Noni plants
Tagalog: Bangkuro
Gamot sa: Skin conditions
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Bawang

Bawang
Scientific name: Allium sativum L.
English: Garlic
Tagalog: Bawang
Gamot sa: Athlete's Foot, Ringworm, Sore Throat, Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
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Bayabas

Bayabas
Scientific name: Psidium guajava L.
English: Guava
Tagalog: Bayabas
Gamot sa: Diarrhea, Ringworm, Sunburn and Prickly Heat, Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
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Bitoon

Bitoon
Scientific name: Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz
English: Fish Poison Tree, Sea Poison Tree, Box Fruit, Sea Putat
Tagalog: Botong, Bitoon, Balubitoon
Gamot sa: Cough and Skin infections and wounds
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Bunga

Bunga
Scientific name: Areca catechu L.
English:
Tagalog: Bunga de China, Bunga de Jolo
Gamot sa: Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
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Buyo

Buyo
Scientific name: Piper betle L.
English: Betel leaf pepper
Tagalog: Buyo anis, Ikmo
Gamot sa: Underarm Body Odor
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Chiko

Chiko
Scientific name: Annona muricata
English: Soursop
Tagalog: Guyabano
Gamot sa: Cough and Cold, High blood pressure, Diabetes Cancer , Stomach Problems
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Duyaw

Duyaw
Scientific name: Turmeric, Round turmeric
English: Turmeric, Round turmeric
Tagalog: Dilaw, Kuyang dilaw, kilaw
Gamot sa: Dandruff, Flatulence or Gas Pain, Rheumatism or Rheumatic Joint Pain
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Gisol

Gisol
Scientific name: Kaempferia galanga L.
English: Aromatic ginger, Kencur
Tagalog: Gusol, Dusol, Gisol
Gamot sa: Mumps
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Gugo

Gugo
Scientific name: Entada phaseoloides (L.) Merr.
English: water bine
Tagalog: Gugo, Bayogo
Gamot sa: Dandruff
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Gumamela

Gumamela
Scientific name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
English: Hibiscus
Tagalog: Gumamela
Gamot sa: Abscess and Boil
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Hagunoy

Hagunoy
Scientific name: Chromolaena odorata (L.) R. King & H. Robinson
English: Siam weed, Triffid weed, Jack in the bush
Tagalog: Agonoy, Hagunoy
Gamot sa: Skin infections
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Hamuy-Awon

Hamuy-Awon
Scientific name: Hamuy-Awon
English: Molave
Tagalog: Mulawin, Toga
Gamot sa: Constipation
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Herba Santa Maria

Herba Santa Maria
Scientific name: Eriodictyon california
English: mugawort
Tagalog: Herba Santa Maria, yerba Santa
Gamot sa: Fever
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hiliko

hiliko
Scientific name: Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken
English: Life plant
Tagalog: kataka taka
Gamot sa: Mosquito Bite, Sprained Ankle or Wrist, Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
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iba

iba
Scientific name: Averrhoa bilimbi L.
English: Ginger lily
Tagalog: kamias
Gamot sa: Fever, Hemorrhoids, Mumps
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Ipil-ipil

Ipil-ipil
Scientific name: Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit
English: White Leadtree
Tagalog: Ipil-ipil, Ipel
Gamot sa: Worm Infestation
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Kakaw

Kakaw
Scientific name: Theobroma cacao L.
English: Cacao
Tagalog: Kakaw
Gamot sa: Skin wounds infection
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Kalamansi

Kalamansi
Scientific name: Citrus × microcarpa Bunge
English: Phillipine lime
Tagalog: Kalamansi
Gamot sa: Body odor
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Kalatsutsi

Kalatsutsi
Scientific name: Plumeria rubra L.
English: Frangipani, Temple flower, Graveyard flower
Tagalog: Kalasasi, Kalatsutsi, Karatutsi
Gamot sa: Asthma, Scabies, Herpes
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Kamantigi

Kamantigi
Scientific name: Impatiens balsamina L.
English: Touch-me-not balsam
Tagalog: Kamantigi
Gamot sa: Athlete's Foot, Ringworm, Skin Itchiness and Allergy, Sprained Ankle or Wrist
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Kamatsili

Kamatsili
Scientific name: Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.
English: N/A
Tagalog: N/A
Gamot sa: Indigestion
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Kamoteng Kahoy

Kamoteng Kahoy
Scientific name: Manihot esculenta Crantz
English: Tapioca plant, Cassava, Manioc
Tagalog: Balinghoy, Kamoteng kahoy
Gamot sa: Measles, Skin Rash
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Kampanilya

Kampanilya
Scientific name: Allamanda cathartica L.
English: Yellow bell
Tagalog: Kampanilya
Gamot sa: Constipation
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Kangkong

Kangkong
Scientific name: Ipomea aquatica Forssk.
English: Potato vine, Swamp cabbage
Tagalog: Kangkong
Gamot sa: Constipation
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Kanya Pistula

Kanya Pistula
Scientific name: Cassia fistula L.
English: Golden shower, Pudding pipe tree
Tagalog: Kanya Pistula
Gamot sa: Athlete's Foot
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Karot

Karot
Scientific name: Daucus carota L.
English: Carrots
Tagalog: Karot
Gamot sa: Hyperacidity
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Katumbay

Katumbay
Scientific name: Capsicum annuum, Capsicum frutescens
English: Chili
Tagalog: Sili
Gamot sa: Rheumatism
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Komprey

Komprey
Scientific name: Symphytum officinale
English: Comfrey
Tagalog: Komprey
Gamot sa: Dermatitis
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Kugon

Kugon
Scientific name: Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch.
English: Kugon
Tagalog: Cogon grass
Gamot sa: Diarrhea
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Kulitis

Kulitis
Scientific name: Amaranthus spinosus L.
English: Cogon grass
Tagalog: Kulitis
Gamot sa: Asthma, Eczema
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Kuyawyaw

Kuyawyaw
Scientific name: Alstonia paucinervia
English: Hard alstonia
Tagalog: Kuyauyau
Gamot sa: Bleeding wound
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Labnog

Labnog
Scientific name: Ficus septica Burm. f.
English: Septic fig
Tagalog: Labnog
Gamot sa: Headaches and Fever
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Lagundi

Lagundi
Scientific name: Vitex negundo
English: Five-leaved chaste tree
Tagalog: Lagundi, Kamalan
Gamot sa: Cough
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Langka

Langka
Scientific name: Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
English: Jackfruit
Tagalog: Langka
Gamot sa: Abscess and Boil
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Lapunaya

Lapunaya
Scientific name: Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br.
English: Painted Nettle
Tagalog: Mayana
Gamot sa: Bleeding Wound, Fracture, Sprained Ankle or Wrist
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Lumboy

Lumboy
Scientific name: Syzygium cumini
English: Java plum
Tagalog: Duhat
Gamot sa: Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
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Luya

Luya
Scientific name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe
English: Ginger
Tagalog: Luya
Gamot sa: Sore Throat
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Madre cacao

Madre cacao
Scientific name: Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp.
English: Madre de cacao
Tagalog: Madre de cacao, Marikakaw, Kakawate
Gamot sa: Scabies, Dermatitis, Sprained Ankle or Wrist
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Mais

Mais
Scientific name: Zea mays L.
English: corn
Tagalog: Mais
Gamot sa: Acute and Chronic Cystitis
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Makabuhay

Makabuhay
Scientific name: Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook. f. & Thomson
English: Heavenly elixir
Tagalog: Makabuhay
Gamot sa: Athlete's Foot
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Makahiya

Makahiya
Scientific name: Mimosa pudica L.
English: Sensitive plant, Mimosa
Tagalog: Makahiya
Gamot sa: Diarrhea, Scabies, Mumps
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Malunggay

Malunggay
Scientific name: Moringa oleifera Lam.
English: Horse raddish tree
Tagalog: Malunggay
Gamot sa: Constipation
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Mangga

Mangga
Scientific name: Mangifera indica L.
English: mango
Tagalog: Mangga
Gamot sa: Rheumatism or Rheumatic Joint Pain, Scabies
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Mansanilya

Mansanilya
Scientific name: Chrysanthemum indicum L.
English: Indian chysanthemum
Tagalog: Mansanilya
Gamot sa: Cough, Flatulence or Gas Pain
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Margoso

Margoso
Scientific name: Momordica charantia L.
English: Bitter gourd/melon/apple/squash, Balsam pear
Tagalog: Ampalaya,Margoso
Gamot sa: Diabetes, Skin condition
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Miracle fruit

Miracle fruit
Scientific name: Crescentia cujete
English: Calabash
Tagalog: Miracle fruit
Gamot sa: Asthma & Bronchitis
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Niyog

Niyog
Scientific name: Cocos nucifera
English: Coconut
Tagalog: Niyog
Gamot sa: UTI
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Niyog-niyogan

Niyog-niyogan
Scientific name: Combretum indicum (L.) DeFilipps
English: Chinese honeysuckle, Rangoon creeper
Tagalog: Niyog-niyogan
Gamot sa: For Pinworms
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Okra

Okra
Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus L.
English: Gumbo, Okra
Tagalog: Okra
Gamot sa: Fever
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Oregano

Oregano
Scientific name: Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.
English: Cuban oregano, Country/Indian borage, French thyme, Indian/ Mexican mint
Tagalog: Suganda, Oregano
Gamot sa: Cough, Colds and Asthma, Headache, Stomach Problems, Toothache, Sore Throat
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Palutchina

Palutchina
Scientific name: Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
English: Emperors candlesticks
Tagalog: Akapulko
Gamot sa: Herpes, Ringworm, Worm infestation
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Pandakaki-puti

Pandakaki-puti
Scientific name: Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Lam.
English: banana bush
Tagalog: Pandakaki-puti, Kampupot
Gamot sa: Cough, Eczema
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Pandan

Pandan
Scientific name: Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.
English: Fragrant screwpine
Tagalog: Pandan mabango
Gamot sa: Acute and Chronic Cystitis
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Pansit-pansitan

Pansit-pansitan
Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida
English: Shiny bush, Clear weed, Pepper elder, Peperomia.
Tagalog: Pansit pansitan, Ulasimang bato, Olasiman-ihalas.
Gamot sa: Skin problems (boils, wounds), Arthritis, Gout, and High Uric Acid
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Papaya

Papaya
Scientific name: Carica papaya L.
English: Melon tree, Papu
Tagalog: Papaya
Gamot sa: Acute and Chronic Cystitis, Constipation, Pimple or Acne
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Paragis

Paragis
Scientific name: Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn
English: Goose Grass, Wiregrass, Dog's Tail
Tagalog: Paragis
Gamot sa: Skin problems (boils, wounds)
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Pasaw

Pasaw
Scientific name: Codiaeum variegatum
English: Bath sponge
Tagalog: Pasaw
Gamot sa: Love Potion
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Patola

Patola
Scientific name: Luffa acutangula Roxb.
English: Bath sponge
Tagalog: Patola
Gamot sa: Hemorrhoids
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Pinya

Pinya
Scientific name: Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
English: Pineapple
Tagalog: Pinya
Gamot sa: Pinworms
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Rabanus

Rabanus
Scientific name: Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (L.) Domin
English: Radish
Tagalog: Rabanus
Gamot sa: Stomach Problems (indigestion, constipation), Coughs & Colds
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Repolyo

Repolyo
Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var.capitata L.
English: Cabbage
Tagalog: Repolyo
Gamot sa: Wounds & Inflammation
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Romero

Romero
Scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis L.
English: Rosemary
Tagalog: Romero
Gamot sa: Pimple or Acne
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Saging

Saging
Scientific name: Musa x paradisiaca L.
English: Banana
Tagalog: Saging
Gamot sa: Bleeding Wound
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Sambong

Sambong
Scientific name: Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC.
English: Elumea, Ngai camphor
Tagalog: Sambong, , Kaliban, Kalibura, Gabon subusub
Gamot sa: Abscess and Boil, Acute and Chronic Cystitis
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Sampa-sampalukan

Sampa-sampalukan
Scientific name: Phyllanthus niruri
English: Gale of the wind
Tagalog: Sampa Sampalukan
Gamot sa: Coughs and Colds, Urinary Problems (UTI, kidney stones)
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Sampalok

Sampalok
Scientific name: Tamarindus indica L.
English: Tamarind
Tagalog: Sampalok
Gamot sa: Asthma
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Santan

Santan
Scientific name: Ixora coccinea
English: Jungle Geranium, flame of the woods
Tagalog: Santan
Gamot sa: Diarrhea, Stomach Problems, Fever
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Sentimento

Sentimento
Scientific name: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
English: snake web
Tagalog: Sentimento
Gamot sa: Stomach ache
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Serpentina

Serpentina
Scientific name: Rauvolfia serpentina
English: Indian Snakeroot
Tagalog: Serpentina,likha, aluy
Gamot sa: Sore eyes, Bad breath, Inflammation, Tonsillitis
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Sibukaw

Sibukaw
Scientific name: Caesalpinia sappan L.
English: Chili pepper, chili, chilli, bird's eye chili
Tagalog: Sili (general term), Siling Haba
Gamot sa: Diarrhea
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Sibuyas-Sibuyas

Sibuyas-Sibuyas
Scientific name: Crocus spp.
English: Crosus
Tagalog: Bulaklak Ng crocus
Gamot sa: Swelling
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Singkamas

Singkamas
Scientific name: Pachyrhizus erosus (L.) Urb.
English: Yam bean, Jicama
Tagalog: Singkamas
Gamot sa: Herpes
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Snake Plant

Snake Plant
Scientific name: Dracaena trifasciata (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata)
English: Snake plant, Mother-in-law's tongue
Tagalog: Tigre, Buntot tigre
Gamot sa: Cough, Headaches
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star apple

star apple
Scientific name: Chrysophyllum cainito L.
English: star apple
Tagalog: kaymito
Gamot sa: Diarrhea, Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
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Tabako

Tabako
Scientific name: Nicotiana tabacum L.
English: Tobacco
Tagalog: Tabako
Gamot sa: Ringworm
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Tagulinaw

Tagulinaw
Scientific name: Emilia sonchifolia
English: Little ironweed
Tagalog: Tagulinaw
Gamot sa: Fever
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Takip-kohol

Takip-kohol
Scientific name: Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
English: Asiatic pennywort, Gotu kola
Tagalog: Tapingan daga, Takip-suso, Takip-kohol
Gamot sa: Eczema
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Talumpunay

Talumpunay
Scientific name: Datura metel L.
English: Thorn apple, Metel
Tagalog: Talong-punaya, Talumpunay
Gamot sa: Asthma
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Tangyad

Tangyad
Scientific name: Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
English: Lemongrass
Tagalog: Tanglad
Gamot sa: Pagtatae (diarrhea)
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Tawa-tawa,

Tawa-tawa,
Scientific name: Euphorbia hirta
English: Asthma Plant, Snake Weed, Hairy Spurge
Tagalog: Gatas-gatas, Botonis, Magatas
Gamot sa: Dengue fever, Wounds (sugat), Skin problems (sakit sa balat)
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Tayong

Tayong
Scientific name: Solanum melongena L.
English: Egg plant
Tagalog: Talong
Gamot sa: Swollen Gum, Mouth Inflammation
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Ti plants

Ti plants
Scientific name: Cordyline fruticosa
English: Ti plants , Palm lily
Tagalog: Tungkod pari
Gamot sa: Camellia sinensis
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Tsaang Gubat

Tsaang Gubat
Scientific name: Carmona retusa
English: Wild tea, Fukien tea
Tagalog: Tsaang Gubat
Gamot sa: Stomachache, Diarrhea, Mouth sores
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Tsitsirika

Tsitsirika
Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus
English: Madagascar periwinkle,pink periwinkle
Tagalog: Tsitsirika
Gamot sa: Diabetes, Skin problems
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Tuba

Tuba
Scientific name: Jatropha curcas
English: Physic Nut, Barbados Nut, Purging Nut
Tagalog: Tubang Bakod
Gamot sa: Fracture
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Yerba Buena

Yerba Buena
Scientific name: Mentha arvensis L.
English: Mint, Peppermint
Tagalog: Herbal buena
Gamot sa: Flatulence or Gas Pain, Rheumatism or Rheumatic Joint Pain
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