English: Oregano
Tagalog: Oregano
An aromatic Eurasian plant related to marjoram, with small purple flowers and leaves used as a culinary herb.
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Oregano – Scientific name: Coleus aromaticus Benth.
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Okra – Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus L.
Coarse, erect, branched, annual herb, 0.6 to 1.5 meters high. Leaves are long-petioled, orbicular or orbicular-ovate, about 25 cm long; heart-shaped base; margins, 3- to 5-lobed. Flowers are axillary and solitary; corolla, large and yellow, and inside, deep purple at the base. Fruit is elongated, 10-25 cm long, 1.5 – 3 cm in diameter, tapering to a blunt point and containing rows of rounded, kidney shaped seeds.
Niyog-niyogan – Scientific name: Quisqualis indica L.
English: Burma cruper, Chinese honeysuckle
Tagalog: Niyog-niyogan
Large climbing shrub. Leaves are oblong and opposite, rounded at the base. Flowers tubular and fragrant, white to purpish orange, in clusters on the same stalk. Narrow 5-angled dried frui, resembling coconuts in taste.
Mayana – Scientific name: Coeus blumei Benth
Tagalog: Mayana
Erect, branched, fleshy annual herb, about 1 m high. Stems, purplish and 4-angled. Leaves are blotched or colored, ovate, 5-10 cm long, with toothed margins. Flowers are purplish, numerous, in simple or branched inflorescences, 15-30 cm long.
Mansanilya – Scientific name: Chrysanthemum indicum L.
English: Indian chrysanthemum
Tagalog: Mansanilya
An erect or ascending, somewhat whitish, hairy herb, perennial, aromatic, 30 to 60 cm high.
Mangga ( Mango ) – Scientific name: Mangifera indica Linn.
English: Mango
Tagalog: Manga
Mangga is a fruit tree cultivated throughout the Philippines, and is abundant on Mt. Banahaw. The leaves are used in treatment of diabetes, for chronic diseases of the lungs, for asthma and colds. The flowers are used for diarrhea. The ripe fruit is said to be diuretic, laxative, and useful for constipation. The seed (pit/stone) of Manga is used for diarrhea and is considered anthelmintic. The seeds are also used for treating round worm.
Makahiya – Scientific name: Mimosa pudica L
English: Sensitive plant
Tagalog: Makahiya
Makahiya is found throughout the Philippines and is found wild everywhere on Mt. Banahaw. It is not cultivated, and is considered a weed. The Tagalog name, and suggested by the scientific name, means “sensitive.” The reason it is given this name is that upon human touch the leaves contract and appear to wilt, but then open up again a short time later. Makahiya is known as a diuretic, and is considered alterant and anti asthmatic. It is used for urinary complaints, and is useful in diseases arising from corrupt blood and bile.
Mais – Scientific name: Zea mays L.
English: Corn;
Tagalog: Mais
Coarse, erect, tall grass, 1-2 meters high. Leaves are numerous, 30-100 cm long and 2-10 cm wide, linear lanceolate. The individual fruit is is roundish or reniform, compressed, shiny.
