Buddha Belly Plant (Engl.), Ginseng (Bis.)
Jatropha podagrica Hook.
KidneyPerennial succulent herb Height: up to 1 m Leaves: Dark-green, leathery, large, round to ovate, which is divided into 3-5 lobes with prominent veins (1) Flowers: Small, bright red or orange-red borne in cluster (1,2) Fruits: Capsule, ellipsoidal with 3-longitudinal grooves, green and fleshy when young, dark-brown and explosive dehiscent when matures containing 2-3 seeds (2)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Diabetes, arthritis, kidney problem. Preparation: Boil the root with the bark of lumboy, bahai. guyabano, pad-pad (paragis), and cogon.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Boil the root with the bark of lumboy, bahai. guyabano, pad-pad (paragis), and cogon.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Tropical, cutlvated
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
- Jatropha podagrica Hook.
- Local Name
- Buddha Belly Plant (Engl.), Ginseng (Bis.)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- Kidney
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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