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Alangit (Bis.)

Alangit (Bis.)

Ehretia microphylla Lam.

Skin

An erect, very branched shrub Height: Growing up to 1 to 4 meters high. Leaves: Clusters on short branches, obovate to oblong-obovate, 3 to 6 centimeters long, entire or somewhat toothed or lobed near the apex and pointed at the base, short stalked and rough on the upper surface. Flowers: White, small, axillary, solitary, 2 or 4 on a common stalk, borne in inflorescences shorter than the leaves. Fruits: A drupe, rounded, yellow when ripe, 4 to 5 millimeters in diameter, fleshy, with a 4-seeded stone, fleshy on the outer part, and stony inside.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Pasmo sa kaon/kusog (overfatigue). Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves and boil in 1/2 liter of water.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Collect enough number of leaves and boil in 1/2 liter of water.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Pasture land | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Pasture land

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3

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Alangit (Bis.)
Alangit (Bis.)
Alangit (Bis.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Ehretia microphylla Lam.
Local Name
Alangit (Bis.)
Family
Boraginaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
Date Collected
Jul 20, 2018
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