Balala (Bis.)
Calamus microcarpus Becc.
Pain ReliefTree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Poisoned where one is constipated, has difficulty urinating, has body pain. Preparation: Prepare 1 Managba root, 1 finger span-size shoots of Laholi, Balala and Tagbak. Wash all the parts thoroughly and slice. For those "gihiloan", sun-dry first the Laholi roots and wrap it in your shirt.. Part used: Roots, Shoots
Preparation
Prepare 1 Managba root, 1 finger span-size shoots of Laholi, Balala and Tagbak. Wash all the parts thoroughly and slice. For those "gihiloan", sun-dry first the Laholi roots and wrap it in your shirt.
Location & Habitat
REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, CITY OF DAVAO, Tropical lower montane rainforest
Research
Kinasang'an Foundation Inc: Documentation of Medicinal Plants and Healing Rituals of the Obu-Manuvu Tribe of Marilog District, Davao City.
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Calamus microcarpus Becc.
- Local Name
- Balala (Bis.)
- Family
- Arecaceae/Palmae
- Category
- Pain Relief
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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