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Agave (English), Sword agave (English)

Agave angustifolia Haw.

Skin

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

To induce lactation. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough stem and boil.. Part used: Young stem | Poison from sea creatures. Preparation: Get enough leaves, pound and singe on fire.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Decoction: Get enough stem and boil. | Get enough leaves, pound and singe on fire.

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
Agave angustifolia Haw.
Local Name
Agave (English), Sword agave (English)
Family
Agavaceae
Category
Skin
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026