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