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Alusiman (Filipino), Olasiman (Filipino), Little hogweed (English), Purslane (English)

Portulaca oleracea L.

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Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Beri-beri or swelling. Preparation: Poultice: Get enough part of alusiman depending on the size of the affected part then pound or smash.. Part used: Any part

Preparation

Poultice: Get enough part of alusiman depending on the size of the affected part then pound or smash.

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
Portulaca oleracea L.
Local Name
Alusiman (Filipino), Olasiman (Filipino), Little hogweed (English), Purslane (English)
Family
Portulaceae
Category
All
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026