Alom (Bis.)

Melanolepis multiglandulosa (Reinw. Ex Blume) Reichb.f. & Zol

Respiratory

Shrub Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Wounds/cuts. Preparation: Remove outer bark of the trunk and scrape the inner part or cambium. Squeeze to extract juice.. Part used: Bark | Epigastric Discomfort , Arthritis. Preparation: Heat leaves over low fire.. Part used: Leaf | Cough. Preparation: Scrape and squeeze bark. Part used: Bark | Blindness. Preparation: Look for a violet-colored portion of the trunk. Scrape the bark and extract juice.. Part used: Bark | Swelling. Preparation: Scrape bark.. Part used: Bark

Preparation

Remove outer bark of the trunk and scrape the inner part or cambium. Squeeze to extract juice. | Heat leaves over low fire. | Scrape and squeeze bark | Look for a violet-colored portion of the trunk. Scrape the bark and extract juice. | Scrape 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: Melanolepis multiglandulosa (Reinw. Ex Blume) Reichb.f. & Zol
Local Name: Alom (Bis.)
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Respiratory
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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