Niyog (Tag.)

Cocos nucifera Linn.

Kidney

A tall, unarmed, unbranched beautiful tree Height: Reaching over 20 meters height Leaves: The leaves at the upper end of the tree form an apical crown. Fruits: The fruit is three-angled and one-seeded.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Protection against evil spirits and witches (papahawa sa engkanto, sigbin o panulay); itchiness. Preparation: Get 11 young coconut. Grate all the coconut and put these in a pan/pot. Cooked and wait until the coconut became "lana" (coconut oil). After that, put the "lana" (coconut oil) in a bottle.. Part used: Young coconut (Flesh) | Kidney trouble. Preparation: Get one young coconut.. Part used: Young coconut (Flesh)

Preparation

Get 11 young coconut. Grate all the coconut and put these in a pan/pot. Cooked and wait until the coconut became "lana" (coconut oil). After that, put the "lana" (coconut oil) in a bottle. | Get one young coconut.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Lowland area or upland area | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Lowland area or upland area | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Lowland area or upland area | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Lowland area or upland area | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Lowland area or upland area | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Lowland area or upland area | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Lowland area or upland area

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

Quick Info

Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera Linn.
Local Name: Niyog (Tag.)
Family: Palmae/Arecaceae
Category: Kidney
Collected By: Not provided
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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