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Voacanga sp.

Joint

A small tree or shrub Height: 2 to 3 meters height

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Sprain. Preparation: Chop 1 piece of palm-sized bark. Scrape the bark and put in a bottle. Soak in "lana" (oil).. Part used: Bark

Preparation

Chop 1 piece of palm-sized bark. Scrape the bark and put in a bottle. Soak in "lana" (oil).

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Primary forest

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

Additional Images

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Quick Info

Scientific Name
Voacanga sp.
Local Name
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Family
Apocynaceae
Category
Joint
Collected By
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Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026