Malapapaya (Tag.)

Polyscias nodosa (Blume) Seem

Skin

Not Provided Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Boil (hubag-kolob walay mata). Preparation: The cambium layer of the bark twelve inches in length is scraped off. (Usa ka piye nga panit sa punoan, pikason, bukharon, dayon kukhoon/kiskison ang danlog). Part used: Bark (palot sa punoan) | Sinusitis. Preparation: The cambium layer of the bark twelve inches in length is scraped off. (Usa ka piye nga panit sa punoan, pikason, bukharon, dayon kukhoon/kiskison ang danlog). Part used: Bark (palot sa punoan) | Migraine (sinda). Preparation: The cambium layer of the bark twelve inches in length is scraped off. (Usa ka piye nga panit sa punoan, pikason, bukharon, dayon kukhoon/kiskison ang danlog). Part used: Bark (palot sa punoan)

Preparation

The cambium layer of the bark twelve inches in length is scraped off. (Usa ka piye nga panit sa punoan, pikason, bukharon, dayon kukhoon/kiskison ang danlog) | The cambium layer of the bark twelve inches in length is scraped off. (Usa ka piye nga panit sa punoan, pikason, bukharon, dayon kukhoon/kiskison ang danlog) | The cambium layer of the bark twelve inches in length is scraped off. (Usa ka piye nga panit sa punoan, pikason, bukharon, dayon kukhoon/kiskison ang danlog)

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, 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: Polyscias nodosa (Blume) Seem
Local Name: Malapapaya (Tag.)
Family: Araliaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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