Crown of thorns (Engl.)
Koeberlinia spinosa Zucc.
SkinA shrub Height: Sprawling to maximum heights over 4 meters (13 feet). Leaves: Leaves are mainly rudimentary, taking the form of tiny deciduous scales. Flowers: The shrub blooms abundantly in white to greenish-white flowers. Fruits: The fruits are shiny black berries each a few millimeters long; they are attractive to birds.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Kalunggo (wart). Preparation: Extract enough latex from the stem.. Part used: Latex from the stem
Preparation
Extract enough latex from the stem.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, In open places, cultivated lands, garden or backyard.
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Koeberlinia spinosa Zucc.
- Local Name
- Crown of thorns (Engl.)
- Family
- Koeberliniaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Nov 15, 2018
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