Many people in the Philippines swear by these medicinal plants.
Modern medicine has been available in the Philippines for many years. Big hospitals in the cities can perform surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients suffering from various medical conditions.
But despite that, several Filipinos still rely on traditional healing and medicinal plants to help them with their health woes. It could be due to limited access to modern medicine, lack of funds, or simply the belief that nature is a great healer.
The world knows that the Philippines is blessed with an incredible chunk of natural resources including medicinal plants. In fact, there are over a thousand medicinal plants used by healers in the Philippines and over 100 have been scientifically validated for safety and efficacy.
Here are the most popular medicinal plants in the Philippines.