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Intoxicating yam (English), Asiatic bitter yam (English), Nami (Filipino)
Dioscorea hispida Dennst.
SkinNot provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Yellow Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Boil. Preparation: Poultice: Get enough size of tuber and pound or scrape.. Part used: Tuber
Preparation
Poultice: Get enough size of tuber and pound or scrape.
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
- Dioscorea hispida Dennst.
- Local Name
- Intoxicating yam (English), Asiatic bitter yam (English), Nami (Filipino)
- Family
- Dioscoreaceae
- 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.