Institute of Herbal Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila

The Philippines and Herbal Medicine. We discussed the NIRPROMP-IHM formulations for Lagundi (cough and asthma), Sambong (diuretic, urinary tract and kidney stones, gout), Tsaang gubat (diarrhea and biliary colic), Ulasimang Bato (gout andhyperuricemia), Akapulco (antifungal), Ampalaya (reduction of blood sugar), and Yerba buena (analgesic) during the workshop.

The Philippines and herbal medicine The Philippine herbal medicine industry is growing, driven by rising consumer interest in natural, plant-based remedies. According to Insight10, a...

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, UP Manila, in partnership with the Institute of Herbal Medicine, National Institutes of Health, UP Manila, is inviting you to the Conrado Dayrit Professorial Chair Lecture entitled "The Role of Philippine Herbal Medicine in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals" to be delivered by Cecilia Nelia C. Maramba, MD, MScID, MScCT on December 17, 2025, 2 PM via Zoom. This Webinar is free for all. To register, click here: https://forms.gle/XyXKByVa82H11kPq6

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, UP Manila, in partnership with the Institute of Herbal Medicine, National Institutes of Health, UP Manila, is inviting you to the Conrado Dayrit Memorial Lecture entitled "The Role of Philippine Herbal Medicine in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals" to be delivered by Cecilia Nelia C. Maramba, MD, MScID, MScCT on December 17, 2025, 2 PM via Zoom. This Webinar is free for all. To register, click here: https://forms.gle/XyXKByVa82H11kPq6

🌿 IHM Brings Herbal Medicine Training to Caritas Manila

Last October 21, 2025, the Institute of Herbal Medicine, NIH–UP Manila held a dynamic Herbal Medicine Seminar-Workshop at Caritas Manila, training clinic volunteers from various Manila LGUs and several jail facilities on the safe and effective use of Philippine medicinal plants.

Dr. Cecilia C. Maramba-Lazarte and DIHM faculty including Daisy Mae Bagaoisan, Essel Tolosa and Dr. Jaime Purificacion led sessions on herbal options for common conditions—cough, colds, lice, scabies, cradle cap, arthritis, diarrhea, toothache—and guided participants through practical methods of preparing herbal remedies.

The activity strengthened community capacity to deliver accessible, evidence-based herbal healthcare, especially for vulnerable groups. 🌱

🌿 NIH Flag Raising Ceremony Hosted by the Institute of Herbal Medicine
📅 17 November 2025 | 📍 NIH Grounds, UP Manila

The Institute of Herbal Medicine (IHM) proudly sponsored this week’s NIH Flag Raising Ceremony, which featured an Inspirational Talk by former DOH Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial. Her message highlighted the importance of herbal medicine, research, and community-centered health initiatives in strengthening the nation’s well-being.

The program unfolded as follows:
I. Invocation and National Anthem – Jade P. Rodriguez, RPh, MSc
II. Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat – Jaime M. Purificacion, MD, MPH
III. Panunumpa ng Kawani ng Gobyerno – Daisy-Mae A. Bagaoisan, RPh, MSc
IV. State of the Institute Address / Introduction of Guest Speaker –
Dr. Cecilia C. Maramba-Lazarte, Director, IHM
V. Inspirational Talk – Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial, Former DOH Secretary
VI. Announcements and Closing Remarks – Dr. Marissa M. Alejandria, Executive Director, NIH

It was a meaningful gathering that celebrated unity, service, and our shared commitment to advancing health for all. 🇵🇭✨

Happy 10th Anniversary UP Manila TTBDO. Congratulations NIRPROMP-IHM researchers, for these awards as recognition for the successful patent applications for herbal medicines.

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Late post Sept 8, 2025. First flag raising ceremony of our new NIH Executive Director Dr Marissa Alejandria. Sponsored by the Inatirute of Clin Epidemiology with their inspirational speaker Dr. Rosario Singh Vergeire. All IHM staff are present.

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Vermen Verallo Rowell! 🎉

The Institute of Herbal Medicine warmly congratulates our esteemed Adjunct Professor, Dr. Vermen Verallo Rowell, for being awarded the Dr. Jose Rizal Award in the Clinical Practice Category. This well-deserved recognition honors her outstanding contributions to advancing clinical dermatology and integrative medicine in the Philippines and beyond.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement with her and are inspired by her continued dedication to excellence in clinical practice.