Hauili (Tag.)
Ficus hauili
AntisepticAn erect, small tree Height: Growing 3 to 8 meters high Leaves: Leaves are smooth and shining, not all roughened, oblong-ovate to elliptic-ovate, 10 to 20 centimeters long, with tip tapering to a rather sharp point, and the base pointed.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Toothache. Preparation: Chop 3 inches length of stem. Scrape the stem.. Part used: Stem | Wart; wounds. Preparation: Extract enough latex from the leaves/stem.. Part used: Latex | Bughat (a little more than relapse). Preparation: Chop 3 pieces of palm-sized bark. Boil in 5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.. Part used: Bark
Preparation
Chop 3 inches length of stem. Scrape the stem. | Extract enough latex from the leaves/stem. | Chop 3 pieces of palm-sized bark. Boil in 5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Forest | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital) | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital)
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Ficus hauili
- Local Name
- Hauili (Tag.)
- Family
- Moraceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.