Fernleaf Panax (Engl.)
Polyscias cumingiana
SkinErect shrub Height: 2 to 3 meters height Leaves: Leaves alternate, to 80cm, compound. Leaflets 9-15, green above, often variegated yellow; ovate to long-ovate, to 25x7cmlong, usually strongly lobed. Leaflets green to yellow-green.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Fever in child. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough quantity of young leaves then boil in 5 glasses of water for 5 minutes. Mix in a pail of water.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough quantity of young leaves then boil in 5 glasses of water for 5 minutes. Mix in a pail of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Backyard
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
- Polyscias cumingiana
- Local Name
- Fernleaf Panax (Engl.)
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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.