Philippine Herbal Medicine Site list the most popular Philippine medicinal plants and herbs used as alternative or traditional medicine in the Philippines. Featured herbs and herbal remedies on this site are: Akapulko (Cassia alata), Ampalaya (bitter melons), Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa), Bayabas (Guava), Bawang (Garlic), Gumamela, Luyang Dilao (Yellow Ginger), Lagundi, Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.), Oregano, Sambong, Sabila (Aloe Vera), Silymarin (Milk Thistle), Tsaang Gubat (Wild Tea), Virgin Coconut Oil and Yerba Buena (Mentha Spicata). Also featured on this site are the ten (10) herbal medicines approved by the Philippine Department of Heath (DOH) as alternative herbal medicine plus a sub-section on other Philippine plants, fruits and trees, some of which are also herbal medicines.