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Sibuyas (Tag.)Onion (Engl.)

Allium cepa L.

Skin

Low Herb Height: Not Provided Leaves: Scape is inflated, about 30 centimeters high, 1 centimeter thick in the middle, narrowed at both ends. Flowers: Flowers are stellate, numerous in a dense and rounded umbel, with pedicels 5 to 7 millimeters long. Perianth segments are oblong, acuminate, 5 to 6 millimeters long. Fruits: It has white, ovoid subterranean bulbs measuring 1.5-4 cm long, 1-4 cm in diameter and with accessory bulbs.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Tigsa (Boil). Preparation: Pigsa- Kuma kang kapitna nang balat na ning sibuyas na saktu keng pigsa at ipaling bagya keng api itang bulaklak (Get a half skin of onion that’s exactly size of the boil and slightly heat over flame the flower.). Part used: Fruit

Preparation

Pigsa- Kuma kang kapitna nang balat na ning sibuyas na saktu keng pigsa at ipaling bagya keng api itang bulaklak (Get a half skin of onion that’s exactly size of the boil and slightly heat over flame the flower.)

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: Allium cepa L.
Local Name: Sibuyas (Tag.)Onion (Engl.)
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Category: Skin
Collected By: Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
Date Collected: Feb 04, 2020

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