Kapanitulot (Tag.)

Justicia gendarussa Burm.f.

Digestive

Erect, ascending or decumbent herbs Height: 0.8 to 1.5 meters high Leaves: Leaves simple, entire, opposite, lanceolate, variegated in shades of white, green and grey, 7 to 14 cm long and 1 to 2.5 cm wide, glabrous on both sides, apex acute-acuminate. Flowers: Inflorescences on spikes, up to 10 cm long and 1.5 cm across; flowers subsessile (with a slight stalk), white with purple streaks and spots inside, 1.6 to 2 cm long. Fruits: Fruit capsules club-shaped, glabrous, 4-seeded, about 12 mm long.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Piang (dislocated bone/sprain), Panuhot (flatulence) and Atritis (arthritis). Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves, and heat over low fire for 2-3 minutes.. Part used: Leaves | Piang (dislocated bone/sprain) at Apoy-apoy (red, swollen spots). Preparation: Collect 7 leaves of handalusa and heat over low fire for 2-3 minutes.. Part used: Leaves | Panuhot (flatulence) at Butod ang tiyan (bloated abdomen). Preparation: Collect 3-5 leaves of handalusa and rub.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Collect enough number of leaves, and heat over low fire for 2-3 minutes. | Collect 7 leaves of handalusa and heat over low fire for 2-3 minutes. | Collect 3-5 leaves of handalusa and rub.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Secondary forests, along the streams, riverine areas | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Secondary forests, along the streams, riverine areas | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Secondary forests, along the streams, riverine areas

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: Justicia gendarussa Burm.f.
Local Name: Kapanitulot (Tag.)
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Digestive
Collected By: Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
Date Collected: Sep 21, 2018

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