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Binunga (Filipino), Bilunga (Filipino), Elephant's ear (English)
Macaranga tanarius (L.) Muell.-Arg
AntisepticTree Height: 12 ft. Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Small
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Mouth sore. Preparation: Get enough sap and put it in a paper.. Part used: Stem | To stop the wound bleeding.. Preparation: Poultice: Get enough leaves and pound or chew.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get enough sap and put it in a paper. | Poultice: Get enough leaves and pound or chew.
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
- Macaranga tanarius (L.) Muell.-Arg
- Local Name
- Binunga (Filipino), Bilunga (Filipino), Elephant's ear (English)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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