Knobweed (Engl.), Botonesan (Tag.)

Hyptis capitata Jacq.

Respiratory

Herbaceous common weed Height: 60-250 cm (2) Leaves: Lanceolate, toothed margin leaves (1), small oil glands on the lower epidermis (2) Flowers: Button-like form inflorescence (heads) that bear small white flowers (1) that turn brown when mature (2) Fruits: Develops in calyx tubes are small four-lobed fruit (Schizocarp), which divided into four-small seeds (nutlets or mericarps) (2)

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Cough. Preparation: Boil the leaves or shoot.. Part used: Leaves or shoot | Cough. Preparation: Wrap the leaves with banana leaves and heat over low flame. Extract the juice.. Part used: Leaves | Asthma. Preparation: Wrap the leaves with banana leaves and heat over low flame. Extract the juice.. Part used: Leaves or shoot

Preparation

Boil the leaves or shoot. | Wrap the leaves with banana leaves and heat over low flame. Extract the juice. | Wrap the leaves with banana leaves and heat over low flame. Extract the juice.

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), abundant in open fields and roadsides

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

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Hyptis capitata Jacq.
Local Name: Knobweed (Engl.), Botonesan (Tag.)
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Respiratory
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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