Maraotong (Ilk.)

Acalypha indica Linn.

Antiseptic

An erect, simple or branched, slightly hairy annual herb. Height: Growing to a height of 30 to 80 centimeters. Leaves: Leaves are ovate. 3 to 6 centimeters long, shorter than the long stalks, with toothed margins. Flowers: Flowers are sessile, greenish, borne on numerous, lax, erect axillary spikes. The male flowers are very small, clustered near the summit. Female flowers are solitary and scattered, each with a large and leafy bract, 5 to 6 millimeters long. Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Samad (wounds). Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves, crushed it by hand and squeeze out the juice. Part used: Leaves | Samad (wounds). Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves and pound.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Collect enough number of leaves, crushed it by hand and squeeze out the juice | Collect enough number of leaves and pound.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, A common weed in and about towns, in thickets and waste places. | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, A common weed in and about towns, in thickets and waste places. | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, A common weed in and about towns, in thickets and waste places.

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: Acalypha indica Linn.
Local Name: Maraotong (Ilk.)
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Antiseptic
Collected By: Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
Date Collected: Sep 07, 2018

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