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Balinaknak (Tag., Pamp.)

Embelia philippinensis A.D.C.

Skin

Woody vine Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are alternate, elliptic, leathery and smooth, 7, 3.5 to 4.2 cm wide to 14 cm long, acuminate, with entire margins, acute base, prominent midrib, distinct lateral veins, the upper surface shiny and dark green, and light green undersurface. Flowers: Inflorescence compound with numerous small whitish flowers. Fruits: Fruit is a berry with an apiculate style, up to 0.5 cm in diameter, red when ripe, edible, with a sweet-sour taste.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Masakit buntuk at katawan (Headache and body pain). Preparation: Pabukal pitung bulung king limang basung danum kilub ning 30 minutu. (Boil 7 leaves in 5 glasses of water for 30 minutes.).. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Pabukal pitung bulung king limang basung danum kilub ning 30 minutu. (Boil 7 leaves in 5 glasses of water for 30 minutes.).

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

Quick Info

Scientific Name: Embelia philippinensis A.D.C.
Local Name: Balinaknak (Tag., Pamp.)
Family: Myrsinaceae
Category: Skin
Collected By: Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
Date Collected: Dec 23, 2019

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