Herbs at Herbee’s Garden

Scientific Name English Name Local Name (Tagalog) Medicinal Use
Ehretia microphylla Forest tea or wild tea Tsaang gubat
 stomach pains and problems, mouth gargle, body cleanser/wash
Blumea balsamifera Blumea camphor Sambong
 diuretic, kidney stones, hypertension, rheumatism, colds, fever
Vitex negundo Five-leafed chaste tree Lagundi colds, flu, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and pharyngitis
Allium sativum Garlic Bawang antiseptic, high cholesterol
Momordica charantia Bitter gourd Ampalaya diabetes, intestinal parasites, inflammation
Quisqualis indica Chinese honeysuckle Niyog-niyogan Intestinal parasites
Psidium guajava Guava Bayabas diarrhea, tooth ache, gum swelling, skin ulcers, nosebleeds, vaginal wash
Cassia alata Ringworm bush Akapulko
 anti-fungal, scabies, eczema, cough, intestinal parasites
Mentha x cordifolia Marsh mint Yerba Buena pain relief, indigestion, stomach ache, arthritis, cough
Peperomia pellucida  Shiny bush Pansit-pansitan gout, arthritis, pain relief, inflammation, antibacterial
Curcuma longa Turmeric Luyang dilaw
 gas pains, inflammation, liver disorders, colon cancer
Ocimum sanctum Holy basil Sulasi bronchitis, immune support
Euphorbia hirta Asthma herb Gatas-gatas asthma, dengue, latex for warts and cuts
Lagestroemia speciosa Queen’s crape myrtle Banaba diabetes, obesity
Plectranthus amboinicus Mexican oregano Suganda dyspepsia, gas pain, asthma, cough, headache
Andrographis paniculata Green chireta Sinta
 colds, hypertension, diabetes, liver problems
Phyllanthus niruri Seed-under-leaf Sampa-sampalukan diarrhea, diabetes, hepatitis, jaundice, kidney stone
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort Damong maria stomach aches, digestive problems, menstrual cramps, insomia
Aloe vera Aloe Sabila acne, pimples, burns, insect bites, alopecia, constipation
Centella asiatica Gotu kola Takip kuhol
 blood circulation, respiratory infections, memory stimulant, anxiety
Alternanthera sessilis Sessile joyweed Lupo
 wounds, flatulence, cough, bronchitis, diabetes
Coriandrum sativum
 Coriander No local name Enhances appetite, and treat dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhea and colic
Alpinia officinarum
 Galangal No local name Aphrodisiac, stimulant, aids digestion
Kaempferia galanga Resurrection lily Dusol rhizomes as poultice for mumps, sore throat, rheumatism
Strobilanthes crispus Black face general No local name diuretic antilithic, antidiabetic and laxative
Polygonum chinensis Chinese knotweed No local name Anti-oxidant,, protects skin from UV rays, tonify kidney
Zingiber officinale var. rubrum Red ginger    
Chrysanthemum indicum False chamomile Manzanilla
 whooping cough, flu, gas pains, hypertension
Plantago asiatica Plantain No local name Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, antitusive, diuretic, expectorant, laxative
Cassia tora Sickle senna No local name Laxative, insomnia, headache, oilguria, cough, hyperetension
Coleus scutellarioides Painted nettle Mayana
 bruises, contusions, sprains, swellings, headache
Hibiscus sabdariffa Roselle Roselle Hypertension, laxative, diuretic, obesity
Cosmos suphureus Cosmos Cosmos Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, gastric ulcer, liver inflammation
Hedychium coronarium Garland ginger Kamia Anti-rheumatic, anti-helminthic, stomachic 
Helianthus anuus Sunflower Mirasol leaves for asthma, cough and colds, seeds as diuretic
Orthosiphon aritatus Cat’s whisker or Java Tea Balbas pusa diuretic, renal stones, antihypertensive, diabetes
Echinacea padilla
 Echinacea No local name flu/colds, immune support
Catharanthus roseus Madagascar periwinkle Chichirika
 diabetes, cancer chemotherapy
Impatiens balsamina Touch-me-not Kamantigue Diuretic, emetic, expectorant, cathartic, tonic
Lantana camara Lantana Kantutay anti-inflammatory, fever, hypertension, astringent
  Red roselle    
Ocimum sanctum Holy basil No local name Inflammation, digestive and respiratory problems, diabetes, headache, heart diseases, infection
Artemisia dracunculus  Tarragon Taragon Digestion and sleep aide, diabetes, appetite enhancement, diuretic
Melissa officinalis Lemon balm No local name Anti-depressant, vomiting, migraine, headache, hypertension
Ocimum basilicum Sweet basil Balanoy Carminative, stimulant and cure for vomiting, cough, dizziness and chronic dysentery.
Eryngium foetidum Culantro Kulantro Improve appetite/digestion
Stevia rebaudiana Stevia Stebia Obesity, diabetes
Chicorium intybus Chicory No Local Name Laxative, diuretic, swellings, inflammation
Allium tuberosum Garlic chives Kuchay Antidote for ingested poison
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary Romero Flatulence, gout, toothache, cough, eczema, and as poultice for poor wound healing
Zingiber officinale Ginger, native Luya Anti-emetic, colic, flatulence, indigestion 
Piper nigrum Black pepper Paminta Constipation, gonorrhea, dyspepsia, colic, headache, cholera, diarrhea, respiratory problems, dysmennorrhea,  nausea
Piper sarmentosum Wild pepper No local name Expectorant, toothache, digestive disorder
Oreganum (x) majoricum Italian oregano No local name Stimulant of appetite, diaphoretic , GUT disorders, dyspepsia, bloating
Mentha piperita Peppermint mint Digestive aid, decongestant, diarrhea, gas and bloating.