Pusong Bato (Tag.)
Begonia nigritarum
KidneyHerb Height: Not provided Leaves: Rounded to reniform, less cupped rounded at the tip, kidney-shaped or heart-shaped. Flowers: Dark-purple in color, axillary, ovate. Fruits: Minute, ovoid, white or green.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Sakit puso (Heart disease). Preparation: Pabukal ing pitung bulung king atlung basung danum kilub ning 30 minuto. (Boil 7 leaves in 3 glasses of water for 30 minutes.). Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Pabukal ing pitung bulung king atlung basung danum kilub ning 30 minuto. (Boil 7 leaves in 3 glasses of water for 30 minutes.)
Location & Habitat
REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, Wetlands
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
- Begonia nigritarum
- Local Name
- Pusong Bato (Tag.)
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Category
- Kidney
- Collected By
- Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
- Date Collected
- Dec 23, 2019
Medical Disclaimer:
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