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Giant Palm Grass (Engl.)
Curculigo capitulata
SkinPerennial Herb Height: 4 - 6 feet Leaves: leaves are lanceplate shape, folded and corrugated. Flowers: Clustered flowers are, 2.5–5 cm diameter, yellow Fruits: Fruit doesn’t open in maturity, spherical, 6–8 mm.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Scabbies and Dandruff. Preparation: 1. Crush the rhizome. 2. Wrap the crushed rhizome with clean cloth. 3. Squeeze the wrapped rhizome and apply the extracts on the infected area.. Part used: Rhizome
Preparation
1. Crush the rhizome. 2. Wrap the crushed rhizome with clean cloth. 3. Squeeze the wrapped rhizome and apply the extracts on the infected area.
Location & Habitat
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR), MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, BARLIG, Forest and residential areas
Research
Benguet State University: Documentation and Digitalization of Traditional Knowledge and Health Practices: Kankanaeys of Palina and Ekachakran Ethnolinguistic Groups of the Cordillera
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Curculigo capitulata
- Local Name
- Giant Palm Grass (Engl.)
- Family
- Hypoxidaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.