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Sapnit (Filipino)

Caesalpinia latisiliqua (Cavan.) Hattink

Skin

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Orchird like flowers, red Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Nasal congestion. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough part leaves, stem or roots and boil.. Part used: Leaves, roots and stem.

Preparation

Decoction: Get enough part leaves, stem or roots and boil.

Location & Habitat

MIMAROPA REGION, ORIENTAL MINDORO, BULALACAO (SAN PEDRO)

Research

University of the Philippines Manila: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The HANUNUO MANGYAN people of Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque and Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Caesalpinia latisiliqua (Cavan.) Hattink
Local Name
Sapnit (Filipino)
Family
Fabaceae
Category
Skin
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026