Herbularyo card game blends Filipino folklore and organic chemistry

Medicinal plants have long been a cornerstone of Philippine traditional medicine, dating back generations.

Tawa-tawa, a low-growing herb that thrives in open grasslands, is a valued supplementary treatment for dengue; the gel of the succulent aloe vera can help soothe a scraped knee; boiled guava leaves help disinfect wounds; tea from yerba buena helps relieve minor aches and pains; and ampalaya helps manage diabetes. ...