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Biltek (Mountain Tree)

Decaspermum blancoi S. Vidal

Skin

forested ridges Height: 30 m Leaves: Its opposite, stalked leaves have thinly leathery leaf blades that are lance-shaped to oval, and 4–10 by 1.5–5.5 cm. Each leaf has a long pointed leaf tip, 1 vein running parallel to the leaf margin, and many close together side veins. Flowers: Its bisexual flowers are white, about 1.3 cm, and found in up to 7.5 cm-long, few-flowered clusters located at ends of its branches, or axils of its leaves. Fruits: Its fleshy fruits are round to flattened round, 0.8–1.2 cm across, and dark red to purplish-black when ripe. Each seed is oblong to round.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Boris (Diarrhea). Preparation: Maisagana (Ingredients and materials): - 25 ay bulong unno 10 ay osyok (25 leaves or 10 shoots) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay-an (any liquid container) Iyat na ay mangamag (How to prepare): 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu manluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong unno osyok. (When water starts to boil add the leaves or shoots.)Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 3. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and the water is ready to drink.) 4. Maminsan ay man-inum si esay agew. (One cup a day.). Part used: Leaves | Nangato di dada (Highblood Pressure). Preparation: Maisagana (Ingredients and materials): - 25 ay bulong unno 10 ay osyok (25 leaves or 10 shoots) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay-an (any liquid container) Iyat na ay mangamag (How to prepare): 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu manluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong unno osyok. (When water starts to boil add the leaves or shoots.)Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 3. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and the water is ready to drink.) 4. Maminsan ay man-inum si esay agew. (One cup a day.). Part used: Leaves | Panlinis si awak (Body cleansing). Preparation: Maisagana (Ingredients and materials): - 25 ay bulong unno 10 ay osyok (25 leaves or 10 shoots) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay-an (any liquid container) Iyat na ay mangamag (How to prepare): 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu manluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong unno osyok. (When water starts to boil add the leaves or shoots.)Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 3. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and the water is ready to drink.) 4. Maminsan ay man-inum si esay agew. (One cup a day.). Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Maisagana (Ingredients and materials): - 25 ay bulong unno 10 ay osyok (25 leaves or 10 shoots) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay-an (any liquid container) Iyat na ay mangamag (How to prepare): 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu manluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong unno osyok. (When water starts to boil add the leaves or shoots.)Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 3. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and the water is ready to drink.) 4. Maminsan ay man-inum si esay agew. (One cup a day.) | Maisagana (Ingredients and materials): - 25 ay bulong unno 10 ay osyok (25 leaves or 10 shoots) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay-an (any liquid container) Iyat na ay mangamag (How to prepare): 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu manluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong unno osyok. (When water starts to boil add the leaves or shoots.)Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 3. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and the water is ready to drink.) 4. Maminsan ay man-inum si esay agew. (One cup a day.) | Maisagana (Ingredients and materials): - 25 ay bulong unno 10 ay osyok (25 leaves or 10 shoots) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay-an (any liquid container) Iyat na ay mangamag (How to prepare): 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu manluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong unno osyok. (When water starts to boil add the leaves or shoots.)Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 3. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and the water is ready to drink.) 4. Maminsan ay man-inum si esay agew. (One cup a day.)

Location & Habitat

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR), BENGUET, KIBUNGAN, lowland and montane forests, often near streams and rivers.

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: Decaspermum blancoi S. Vidal
Local Name: Biltek (Mountain Tree)
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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