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Polpala (English)

Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult.

Skin

Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: numerous white small flowers about 1 cm or less Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Diarrhea and vomiting. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough part of tae-tae and boil.. Part used: Any part

Preparation

Decoction: Get enough part of tae-tae and boil.

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
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult.
Local Name
Polpala (English)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Category
Skin
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026