Ulingon
Cratoxylon sumatranum Jack (Blume)
RespiratoryPerennial tree Height: up to 20m (1) Leaves: Opposite, ovate, oblong or oblong-ellipticm entire, pointed at the apec, blunt or rounded at the base (1) Flowers: Flowers in terminal or axillary panicles are small and red (1) Fruits: Fruit is smooth, dark reddish-brown, ellipsoid, about 1 centimeter long, subtended at the base by a persistent calyx, dehiscing apically into 3 parts with many seeds (1)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Head ache, colds and "pasmo". Preparation: Collect 3 fresh leaves.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Collect 3 fresh leaves.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), thickets and secondary forests
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Cratoxylon sumatranum Jack (Blume)
- Local Name
- Ulingon
- Family
- Guttiferae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.