Bakan (Bis.)
Litsea philippinensis Merr.
SkinTree Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Abdominal pain. Preparation: Boil tree bark.. Part used: Bark
Preparation
Boil tree bark.
Location & Habitat
REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, CITY OF DAVAO, Tropical lower montane rainforest
Research
Kinasang'an Foundation Inc: Documentation of Medicinal Plants and Healing Rituals of the Obu-Manuvu Tribe of Marilog District, Davao City.
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Litsea philippinensis Merr.
- Local Name
- Bakan (Bis.)
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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