Kampupot (Tag.)
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Poir.
AntisepticAn erect, branched and smooth shrub Height: Up to 1 to 4 meters high Leaves: Elliptic-lanceolate to oblong-elliptic, 5 to 12 centimeters long, narrowed at both ends, shining and short-stalked. Flowers: Inflorescences are axillary and terminal, peduncled, and have rather few flowers. Fruits: Follicles are red or yellowish-red, oblong, 2 to 4 centimeters long, and longitudinally ridged or keeled.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Samad (wound). Preparation: Pound enough number of leaves and squeeze out the juice.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Pound enough number of leaves and squeeze out the juice.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Secondary forest and common in thickets | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Secondary forest and common in thickets
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
- Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Poir.
- Local Name
- Kampupot (Tag.)
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Oct 19, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
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