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Heavenly elixir (English), Makabuhay (Filipino)

Tinospora rumphii Boerl.

Joint

Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Oval leaves Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Rheumatism. Preparation: Infusion: Get enough part of makabuhay, singe on fire until charred, mix with oil.. Part used: Stem | Toothache. Preparation: Get small amount of Makabuhay sap or juice from the stem.. Part used: Stem | Deafness. Preparation: Get a makabuhay then put its end parallel to the defective ear.. Part used: Stem | Leprosy. Preparation: Infusion: Get enough size of makabuhay and soak in water that the patient will use in taking a bath .. Part used: Stem

Preparation

Infusion: Get enough part of makabuhay, singe on fire until charred, mix with oil. | Get small amount of Makabuhay sap or juice from the stem. | Get a makabuhay then put its end parallel to the defective ear. | Infusion: Get enough size of makabuhay and soak in water that the patient will use in taking a bath .

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: Tinospora rumphii Boerl.
Local Name: Heavenly elixir (English), Makabuhay (Filipino)
Family: Menispermaceae
Category: Joint
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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