Some of the important forest trees that could be tapped owing to their medicinal contents are:Alagau, Anonang, Banaba, Banato, Dita, etc. While Abuhab-baging, Baling-uai, Bayating, Bulakan and Dugtong-ahas are forest vines which have also medicinal value.

The information contained in this issue are intended for individuals who rely on herbal medicine, especially on forest trees and forest vines. It can also be considered by entrepreneurs in the herbal and medicinal industry in the country.

Lastly, we encourage peoples’ organizations, local government units, and farmers especially in the upland communities to propagate forest trees and vines so that the supply of raw materials will be available all the time. It will also help replenish our degraded areas and ultimately sustain our needs for these medicinal trees and vine species.