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12/16/2014
The Best 100
Philippine
Medicinal Plants
Jaime Z. Galvez
Tan, MD, MPH
Isidro Sia, MD, PhD
Medicinal Plants: Philippines’ Natural
Living Treasures
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Around 1,500 medicinal plants from more than
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than 3,500 are considered indigenous
3,500 plant species in the Philippines of which more
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Only 120 medicinal plants (12.5%) have been
scientifically validated for safety and efficacy
Only 10 medicinal plants have been promoted by
DOH since 1993 and PITAHC (Philippine Institute for
Traditional and Alternative Health Care) since 1997
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