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Lubigan (Tag.)Sweet Flag (Engl.)

Acorus calamus L.

Skin

Perrenial aromatic herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves arises from rhizomes and are linear, distichous, measures 25-50 cm long, 1-1.5 cm wide, with waved margins and stout midribs. Flowers: Flowers are very small, compacted into a concave-shaped spadix inflorescence. Fruits: Fruits are berries, turbinate, prismatic, and has pyramidal tops measuring 0.2 cm in diameter.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Malabung mata (Poor eyesight). Preparation: Malabung mata- Pabukal ing kasakmal a bulung keng limang basung danum kilub ning 30 minutu (Boil a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water for 30 minutes.). Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Malabung mata- Pabukal ing kasakmal a bulung keng limang basung danum kilub ning 30 minutu (Boil a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water for 30 minutes.)

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, FLORIDABLANCA, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

Quick Info

Scientific Name: Acorus calamus L.
Local Name: Lubigan (Tag.)Sweet Flag (Engl.)
Family: Acoraceae
Category: Skin
Collected By: Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
Date Collected: Feb 10, 2020

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