Benefits of Igiu Image by Edward Steven / CC BY-SA 2.0 Igiu also known as Ivory Mahogany and in scientific name Dysoxylum decandrum, it is a flowering plant genus of trees and shrubs, constituting part of the mahogany family (Meliaceae).Typically found in thickets and forests at low altitudes from Cagayan to Sorsogon in Luzon, and in Mindoro, Palawan, Masbate, Leyte, Negros, Mindanao, and Basilan. And also occurs in Java to New Guinea. The part that can used are the bark, sap, leaves. The juice of the bark is bitter, and the bark considered febrifuge, antitussive, emmenagogue, and emetic, And also leaves considered abortifacient, emmenagogue, and parturient. Read More

Benefits of Ikmo Image by  DavidStang / CC BY-SA 4.0 Ikmo also known as Betel Pepper and in scientific name Piper Betle, it  is the leaf of a vine belonging to the Piperaceae family. It is cultivated throughout the Philippines and occurs wild in most provinces of Luzon. And it also occurs in Sri-Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and East Africa. The part that can use are the vine, leaves, roots, and the fruits. The leaves considered antitussive, carminative, astringent (juice of leaves with oil), stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic, sialagogue, stomachic, febrifuge and aphrodisiac. And some of studies, it is also used as antibacterial, antihyperglycemic, antifungal, antioxidants, antimalarial. Read More

Benefits of Ilang-ilang Image by Forest&KimStarr / CC BY 3.0 ilang -ilang also known as Perfume tree and in scientific name Cananga odorata, South Asian tree of the custard apple family (Annonaceae). Ilang-ilang means flowers of flowers, It is native to Cambodia, China, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, India, Jamaica, Madagascar, Seychelles, Sri Lanka. The part that can used are the flowers, barks, and oil. The essential oil considered antidepressant, antiseborrheic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, nervine and sedative, And some of studies shown that it can used as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti-inflammatory, antivector, antidiabetic, antimelanogenesis, cytotoxic, antifertility. Read More

Benefits of Ilang-ilang gubat Image by Vinayaraj / CC BY-SA 4.0 Ilang-ilang gubat also known as Dwarf ylang ylang shrub and in scientific name Desmos cochinchinensis belongs to family Annonaceae. It is typically found in thickets and forests at low and medium altitudes in Palawan, Basilan, Mindanao (Zamboanga). And also occurs in India, Assam, and Burma to southern China, and southwards throughout Malaysia and the Malay Peninsula. Ilang-ilang gubat is used as a medicine. The Decoction of dried leaves used for gastrointestinal distention, indigestion, nephritis-edema, bronchitis and the leaves used for treating bruises, pain, intestinal parasitism, rheumatism, diarrhea. And it is also  anti malaria and anti microbial. Read More

Benefits of Indian borage Image by DineshValke / CC BY-SA 2.0 Indian Borage also known as  Trichodesma indicum (scientific name), it is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. Located in  Rizal, Quezon and Laguna Provinces in Luzon, as a weed in cultivated grounds, especially in peanut plantations. Also occurs in Iran, India, and Mauritius. Some of studies, It can used as anti inflammatory, antitussive, anti-diarrhea, antimicrobial. Also It is considered thermogenic, emollient, alexeteric, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, carminative, constipating, diuretic, depurative, ophthalmic, febrifuge and pectoral. Read More

Benefits of Indian catmon Image by Tatters / CC BY-SA 2.0 Indian Catmon also known as  Elephant apple and in scientific name Dillenia indica, is the most common edible species of the family Dilleniaceae. It is introduced in the Philippines in 1908, and occurs in India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaya. Some of studies, it is considered as antioxidant, anti inflammatory, anti microbial, anti leukemic. The part that can used are the barks, fruits and leaves. Barks and leaves are astringent, fruit is slightly laxative; in excess, may induce diarrhea, and its used for relieving abdominal pains. Read More

Benefits of Indian rubber fig Image by B.navez / CC BY-SA 3.0 With its scientific name ficus elastica, this plant is also known as the Indian rubber tree, Rubber plant, Rubber tree, and Assam rubber, in English. It was known to be introduced in the country and has become pantropic in cultivation. This species is popularly planted in parks and on the roadsides. It is usually cultivated in pots. It has astringent, vulnerary, and styptic effects. It is also believed to help treat conditions such as skin eruptions and dermatitis, wounds, cuts, sores, parasitic worms, and as a fertility enhancement. In the Philippines, Indian rubber fig decoction of aerial rootlets is used as a vulnerary. Read More

Benefits of Indian rubber vine Image by Forest&KimStarr / CC BY-SA 3.0 With its scientific names cryptostegia grandiflora and nerium grandiflora, this plant is also known as the “Purple allamanda” in English. This species is known to be a native of India and has become pantropic. It was recently introduced in the Philippines and is planted as an ornament. It has irritant and poisonous properties. Indian rubber vine leaves are also known to be toxic. In Madagascar, this plant is used for criminal purposes and against vermin. A mixture of its powdered leaves and water when swallowed can cause persistent vomiting when consumed after an hour, and death after 15 hours. Nonetheless, studies have revealed that this plant has antiviral, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. Read More

Benefits of Indian tree Image by DineshValke / CC BY-SA 2.0 With its scientific names polyalthia longifolia chinensis and polyalthia longifolia, this plant is also known as the Ashok tree, Asoka tree, Mast tree, Sorrowless tree, Telegraph pole tree, and Black berry lily, in English. This specie is known to be native from India and Sri Lanka and was just recently introduced in the Philippines. Indian tree are widely cultivated in Metro Manila which are usually planted in parks, gardens, and roadsides. Indian tree has antibacterial and antifungal effects. It is also believed to help cure conditions such as fever, skin diseases, hypertension, helminthiasis, and diabetes. Indian tree bark is a also a good source of fiber. Read More

Benefits of Ipil Image by EdwardSteven / CC BY-SA 2.0 With its scientific name intsia bijuga, this plant is also known as the Borneo teak, False teak, and Moluccan ironwood, in English. This species is usually grows along the seashores or in inland forests in the Philippines. It can be found in the Babuyan Islands, areas of northern Luzon to Mindanao, and in Palawan. It can also be found in Madagascar, across Malaya, and in the Caroline and Fiji Islands. After careful preparation, ipil seeds can be eaten. Preparation includes soaking the seeds in salt water for 3 to 4 days, and the boiled. It is also believed that Ipil can help in curing conditions such as diarrhea, urinary problems, rheumatism, chills, rigid muscles, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, scabies, and headaches. In the Solomon islands, Ipil is used to counter attack sorcery which is characterized by very dark urine. Read More