Alugbati (Tag.)
Basella alba L.
SkinHerb/vine Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are sessile or has short petiole, and are fleshy ovate. Flowers: Flowers are perfect and the sepals are white, pink, or red in color. Fruits: Dark purple or black baccate drupe.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Tigsa (Boil). Preparation: Isalab ya keng api ing bulung keng kilub ning 30 segundu at dinan yang laru. (Heat the leaves with oil over flame for 30 seconds.). Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Isalab ya keng api ing bulung keng kilub ning 30 segundu at dinan yang laru. (Heat the leaves with oil over flame for 30 seconds.)
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
- Basella alba L.
- Local Name
- Alugbati (Tag.)
- Family
- Basellaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
- Date Collected
- Nov 27, 2019
Medical Disclaimer:
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