Madre Cacao (Tag.)

Madre Cacao (Tag.)

Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp.

Respiratory

Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are imparippinate, leaflets are ovate. Flowers: Flowers are bright pink to lilac in color, arranged in clustered racemes. Fruits: Fruits have dehiscent pods, and contains 8 to 10 seeds.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Kuku (Cough). Preparation: Pabukal ing balat ning tanaman sindagul palad king limang basung danum hangga keng magi neng medyo brown ing danum. (Boil a palm-sized bark of Madre Cacao in 5 glasses of water until the water turns light brown.). Part used: Bark | Kabag (Bloated). Preparation: Mamutut sanga na ating bulung atin kaba metung ruler. (Cut stem with leaves measuring 12 inches.). Part used: Stem with Leaves

Preparation

Pabukal ing balat ning tanaman sindagul palad king limang basung danum hangga keng magi neng medyo brown ing danum. (Boil a palm-sized bark of Madre Cacao in 5 glasses of water until the water turns light brown.) | Mamutut sanga na ating bulung atin kaba metung ruler. (Cut stem with leaves measuring 12 inches.)

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

Additional Images

Madre Cacao (Tag.)
Madre Cacao (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp.
Local Name
Madre Cacao (Tag.)
Family
Fabaceae
Category
Respiratory
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
Date Collected
Nov 26, 2019