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Balatong-aso (Filipino), Coffee senna (English), Coffeeweed (English)
Cassia occidentalis L.
SkinNot provided Height: 1-2 ft. Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Yellow Fruits: Pod containing the seeds
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Stomach ache. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough roots then boil.. Part used: Roots | Fish bone prick. Preparation: Poultice: Get enough leaves and pound.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough roots then boil. | Poultice: Get enough leaves and pound.
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
- Cassia occidentalis L.
- Local Name
- Balatong-aso (Filipino), Coffee senna (English), Coffeeweed (English)
- Family
- Fabaceae
- 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.