Greater Grasshopper Tree (Engl.)

Archidendron clypearia (Jack) I.C.Nielsen

Digestive

A small tree Height: Growing 10 - 23 meters tall Leaves: Alternate compound leaves which are twice pinnate with 4–9 pairs of side-stalks. Shortly-stalked or bucket-like glands can be found on the petiole and/or rachises. The leaflets, which are rhombic and asymmetrical, usually come in 4–14 pairs. The leaflets gradually increase in size from base to apex of leaf. Flowers: Small, white flowers are produced in an inflorescence. Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Butod ang tiyan (bloated abdomen). Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves, wrap it with a banana leaf and heat over live coal for 3 minutes.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Collect enough number of leaves, wrap it with a banana leaf and heat over live coal for 3 minutes.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Coastal areas, rocky and sandy soils, also on limestone. | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Coastal areas, rocky and sandy soils, also on limestone.

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Archidendron clypearia (Jack) I.C.Nielsen
Local Name: Greater Grasshopper Tree (Engl.)
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Digestive
Collected By: Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
Date Collected: Sep 21, 2018

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