Unidentified
Boerhavia diffusa
AllNot Provided Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Tonic or restorative and invigorating, used to take care of general debility or weakness to women after pregnancy (himoghat). Preparation: Decoction of the whole plant (itoson). Part used: whole plant (tibuok punoan)
Preparation
Decoction of the whole plant (itoson)
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, MABINAY, Not Provided | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, MABINAY, Not Provided
Research
Negros Oriental State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health( Ata Tribe in Bais City and Mabinay, Negros Oriental)
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Boerhavia diffusa
- Local Name
- Unidentified
- Family
- Nyctaginaceae
- Category
- All
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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