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Lima-lima (Tag.)

Lima-lima (Tag.)

Schefflera odorata/schefflera arboricola wight

Digestive

A tree, shrub or vine Height: Grows to a height of about 6 meters Leaves: The leaflets are normally 5-7 in number and they are shorter than the petioles; also smooth, broadly ovate, shiny and acute. Flowers: Flowers are greenish and the fruit is fleshy, globose or round when fresh and six-angled when dry.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Arthritis. Preparation: Get 1 handful of the leaves. Smash it using the stone and then squeeze out the juice from the leaf.. Part used: Leaves | For women who recently undergone child delivery. Preparation: Get 5 leaves and heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Get 1 handful of the leaves. Smash it using the stone and then squeeze out the juice from the leaf. | Get 5 leaves and heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.

Location & Habitat

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

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
Schefflera odorata/schefflera arboricola wight
Local Name
Lima-lima (Tag.)
Family
Araliaceae
Category
Digestive
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026
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