Sea Daisy (Engl.)
Melanthera biflora (L.) Wild
SkinA hardy and somewhat woody, sprawling perennial herb or subshrub. Height: Reach up to 2 m but will bend after reaching a certain height. Leaves: The leaves are ovate, shortly tapering at the base. Flowers: It produces small yellow flower heads with a diameter of about 8–10 mm. Fruits: The fruits form a dense head.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hubag (boils). Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves and crush it by hand.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Collect enough number of leaves and crush it by hand.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Found in pastures, roadsides, waste places, and cultivated land. | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Found in pastures, roadsides, waste places, and cultivated land.
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
- Melanthera biflora (L.) Wild
- Local Name
- Sea Daisy (Engl.)
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Sep 21, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
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