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Anonang (Filipino)

Cordia dichotoma G.Forst.

Skin

Timber Height: 20 ft. Leaves: Smooth odorless leaves Flowers: Small brownish flower Fruits: Can be used as sticky glue

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Athlete's foot. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough leaves and boil.. Part used: Leaves | Back pain. Preparation: Get enough amount of bark depending on the size of the affected area.. Part used: Bark | Unable to walk. Preparation: Get enough amount of bark depending on the size of the affected area.. Part used: Bark | "Pasma". Preparation: Get enough amount of bark depending on the size of the affected area.. Part used: Bark | Allergy, foot "Lapiga". Preparation: Decoction: Get enough size of the bark and boil.. Part used: Bark

Preparation

Decoction: Get enough leaves and boil. | Get enough amount of bark depending on the size of the affected area. | Get enough amount of bark depending on the size of the affected area. | Get enough amount of bark depending on the size of the affected area. | Decoction: Get enough size of the bark 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: Cordia dichotoma G.Forst.
Local Name: Anonang (Filipino)
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Skin
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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