Sabila-pinya (Tag.)
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
SkinA succulent herb plant Height: Growing 30 to 40 centimeters high Leaves: Leaves arising from the ground are smooth, thick, fleshy, mucilaginous, succulent, 20 to 50 centimeters long, 5 to 8 centimeters wide, light green with white blotches, narrow-lanceolate, tapering, spiny-toothed margins. Flowers: Flowering stalk is erect, usually twice the height of the plant. Flowers are 2 to 3 centimeters long, yellow, with segments that about equals the oblong tube. Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hubag (boils). Preparation: Open the aloe vera leaf to expose the inside fleshy part and smash it.. Part used: Leaf pulp
Preparation
Open the aloe vera leaf to expose the inside fleshy part and smash it.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Cultivated areas, backyard or garden
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
- Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
- Local Name
- Sabila-pinya (Tag.)
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Sep 07, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.