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Philippine Herbs
Herbs are very much incorporated in spells and magickal workings.
But most books about herbs are written in English, so it's hard to find those herbs. Why? Because most filipino Wiccans don't know the Filipino names of English Herbs.
For Example, did you know that our Damong Maria is the English Mugwort? I bet you didn't.
The following list will give you the Filipino names of Herbs. These translations have been taken from Plants and Health by A. C. Sas.
|
English Names |
Filipino Names |
| Alfaalfa | Alfaalfa |
| Aloe | Sabila |
| Amaranth | Kulitis |
| Anatto | Asuette |
| Anise | Saque |
| Apple | Mansanas |
| Arrowroot | Araro |
| Basil | Balanoy |
| Borage | Dilang Usa |
| Bellladona | Kunti |
| Calamus | Lubigan |
| Champhor | Sambong |
| Cayenne | Siling Labuyo |
| Cinnamon | Kalingag |
| Coriander | Kulantro |
| Cypress | Cipress |
| Egyptian Bean | Bataw |
| Elder | Sauko |
| Frangipani | Kalatsutsi |
| Fennel | Haras |
| Fig | Igos |
| Gardenia | Rosal |
| Ginger | Luya |
| Heliotrope | Higad-Higaran |
| Hibiscus | Gumamela |
| Jasmine | Sampaguita |
| Juniper | Enero |
| Laurel | Laurel |
| Lemon Grass | Tanglap |
| MaidenHair | Alambrillo |
| Marigold | Amarillo |
| Marvel of Peru | A las cuatro |
| Mimosa | Makahiya |
| Morning Glory | Kang kong |
| MotherWort | Kamariang-sungsong |
| Mugwort | Damong Maria |
| Nettle | Amirai |
| Oak | Ecina |
| Old Maid | Tsistsirika |
| Oleander | Adelfa |
| Orange | Kahel |
| Oregano | Oregano |
| Phil. Violet | Kolintang |
| Pomegranate | Granada |
| Purslane | Kolasiman |
| Rose | Rosas |
| Rosemary | Romero |
| Sacred Lotus | Baino |
| Saffron | Azafran |
| Snakeroot | Serpentina |
| Spikenard | Nardo |
| Stonecrop | Katakataka |
| Sunflower | Mirasol |
| Tumeric | Kilaw |
| Willow | Sauce |
Im sorry that I still can't post the Magickal properties of each plant. The diversity of the herbal knowledge of Filipinos will make it quite impossible. But don't worry, I will try my best.
For corrections, email me and I will surely change what I wrote.
