Mexican petunia, Justice plant
Ruellia simplex, justcia gendarusa
Pain ReliefNot provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Pain in the waist. Preparation: Leaves are placed over low fire quickly (Dahon halobon). Part used: Leaves (dahon)
Preparation
Leaves are placed over low fire quickly (Dahon halobon)
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, 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)
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Ruellia simplex, justcia gendarusa
- Local Name
- Mexican petunia, Justice plant
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Category
- Pain Relief
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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