Atis (Tag.)
Annona squamosa L.
CardiovascularSmall Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Hairy when young, oblong, 8-15cm long, with a petiole of 1-1.5cm long. Flowers: Occurs singly in the axils of the leaves, about 2.5cm long, pendulous, hairy, three-angled and light green to yellow in color. Fruits: Large, heart-shaped, 6-9cm long, have knobby polygonal tubercles as an outside marking. Flesh is white, sweet, soft, and juicy.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Asog (Removal of bad spirit). Preparation: Mangwang dutung ning atis na atin bulung (Cut a branch with leaves from the tree). Part used: Young branch with leaves
Preparation
Mangwang dutung ning atis na atin bulung (Cut a branch with leaves from the tree)
Location & Habitat
REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, 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
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Annona squamosa L.
- Local Name
- Atis (Tag.)
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Category
- Cardiovascular
- Collected By
- Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
- Date Collected
- Dec 23, 2019
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