Herb in Tagalog

Herb in Tagalog is commonly translated as “halamang-gamot,” “damong-gamot,” or “yerba.” These terms refer to plants valued for their medicinal, culinary, or aromatic properties used in cooking, traditional medicine, and flavoring.

Understanding the various Tagalog terms for herbs and their specific applications helps you navigate Filipino cuisine and traditional healing practices. Discover the comprehensive definitions, synonyms, and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Herb

[Definition]:

• Herb /hɜːrb/ or /ɜːrb/
• Noun 1: A plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, aromatic, or flavoring qualities.
• Noun 2: An aromatic plant used in cooking to add flavor to food.
• Noun 3: A seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue.

[Synonyms] = Halamang-gamot, Damong-gamot, Yerba, Halamang-pangkulay, Halamang-pampabango, Herba, Damong-panlasa

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Fresh herbs like basil and oregano add wonderful flavor to Italian dishes.

Ex1_PH: Ang mga sariwang halamang-pangkulay tulad ng basil at oregano ay nagdudulot ng napakasarap na lasa sa mga Italian na pagkain.

Ex2_EN: My grandmother uses traditional herbs to treat common illnesses in our family.

Ex2_PH: Ang aking lola ay gumagamit ng tradisyonal na halamang-gamot upang gamutin ang mga karaniwang sakit sa aming pamilya.

Ex3_EN: The chef grows his own herbs in a small garden behind the restaurant.

Ex3_PH: Ang chef ay nagtatanim ng sariling yerba sa isang maliit na hardin sa likod ng restaurant.

Ex4_EN: Parsley is a popular herb used as a garnish in many dishes.

Ex4_PH: Ang parsley ay isang popular na damong-panlasa na ginagamit bilang dekorasyon sa maraming pagkain.

Ex5_EN: Drinking herbal tea made from medicinal herbs can help improve digestion.

Ex5_PH: Ang pag-inom ng tsaa mula sa halamang-gamot ay makakatulong na mapabuti ang pagtunaw ng pagkain.