Uway (Bis.)

Uway (Bis.)

Calamus ornatus Blume var. philippinensis Becc.

Skin

Tree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Bughat. Preparation: Boil the roots.. Part used: Roots | Vitamin supplement. Preparation: When going to the farm area and the body is suddenly getting weaker, gather some bamboo shoots then cook.. Part used: Shoots | Insect bites and sting. Preparation: Get a piece of stem and collect some sap.. Part used: Sap | Bughat. Preparation: Cut 3 inches of roots into 3, wash thoroughly. Pound roots then boil in 3 glasses of water for 20 minutes. Let decoction cool to drinking temperature.. Part used: Roots | Vitamin supplement. Preparation: Get a piece of uway trunk, and a piece of Bilya vine. Boil in 2 glasses of water until 1 glass is retained.. Part used: Stem/Vine

Preparation

Boil the roots. | When going to the farm area and the body is suddenly getting weaker, gather some bamboo shoots then cook. | Get a piece of stem and collect some sap. | Cut 3 inches of roots into 3, wash thoroughly. Pound roots then boil in 3 glasses of water for 20 minutes. Let decoction cool to drinking temperature. | Get a piece of uway trunk, and a piece of Bilya vine. Boil in 2 glasses of water until 1 glass is retained.

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.

Additional Images

Uway (Bis.)
Uway (Bis.)
Uway (Bis.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Calamus ornatus Blume var. philippinensis Becc.
Local Name
Uway (Bis.)
Family
Arecaceae/Palmae
Category
Skin
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026