Dilaw (Tag.)
Curcuma longa Linn.
SkinA perennial herb Height: Up to 2 meters tall Leaves: Leaves are large, oblong, up to 1 m long, dark green on upper surface, pale green beneath. Each leafy shoot (pseudostem) bearing 8-12 leaves. Flowers: Flowers are yellow-white, borne on a spike-like stalk 10-15 cm long. Flowers are sterile and do not produce viable seed. Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hubag (boils). Preparation: Get the rhizome, smash it using the stone and squeeze the juice.. Part used: Rhizome
Preparation
Get the rhizome, smash it using the stone and squeeze the juice.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Cultivated areas, near riversides | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Cultivated areas, near riversides
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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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Curcuma longa Linn.
- Local Name
- Dilaw (Tag.)
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Jul 20, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
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