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Tuhod-manok (Filipino), Gandarusa (English)
Justicia gendarussa Burm f.
SkinShrub Height: 3 ft. Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Stomach ache. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough leaves and boil.. Part used: Leaves | Stomach ache. Preparation: Get enough leaves which can also be singe on fire.. Part used: Leaves | Right and left lower quadrant abdominal pain. Preparation: Get enough leaves which can also be singe on fire.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough leaves and boil. | Get enough leaves which can also be singe on fire. | Get enough leaves which can also be 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
- Justicia gendarussa Burm f.
- Local Name
- Tuhod-manok (Filipino), Gandarusa (English)
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.