China grass (English), Ramie (English), Lipang-aso (Filipino)
Boehmeria nivea ( L. ) Gaudich.
RespiratoryHerb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are usually entire and bear stipules. Urticating (stinging) hairs are often present. Flowers: Urticaceae have usually unisexual flowers and can be both monoecious or dioecious. They are pollinated by the wind. Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
For "sammor"-use for diagnosing the local ailment "sammor" at the same time use as treatment for the said ailment. Preparation: Soaked and pounded leaves- or diagnosing- Get 3 leaves each of the plants enumerated then soak it in a half-filled water dipper. If the water turns to red, then the patient is (+) positive for "sammor", if it remains colorless then the result is (-) negative for "sammor", no further action is needed. The patient who has a positive result should pound the soaked leaves.. Part used: Mature leaves | For "sammor". Preparation: Soaked leaves-Soak the leaves in a glass of tap water. If the water turns red, then the patient has sammor.. Part used: Mature Leaves | For "sammor". Preparation: Soaked leaves-Soak 3 pieces of leaves for each plant mentioned in a glass of tap water.. Part used: Mature Leaves | For matag-tiki (Bisaya), pigsa (Tagalog), boil (English). Preparation: Squeezed bark- Prepare palm-sized bark of rame, scrape the inside part of the bark and then squeeze to extract the juice.. Part used: Bark | For head ache, para sa sakit sa ulo. Preparation: Infusion-Gather about a handful of young leaves for each plant and boil it in 5 glasses of water.. Part used: Young leaves | For "seballo" or "sibanlo". Preparation: Infusion and Compress- Obtain a handful of mature leaves of rame then put it in boil in 3 full hands of water.. Part used: Mature leaves
Preparation
Soaked and pounded leaves- or diagnosing- Get 3 leaves each of the plants enumerated then soak it in a half-filled water dipper. If the water turns to red, then the patient is (+) positive for "sammor", if it remains colorless then the result is (-) negative for "sammor", no further action is needed. The patient who has a positive result should pound the soaked leaves. | Soaked leaves-Soak the leaves in a glass of tap water. If the water turns red, then the patient has sammor. | Soaked leaves-Soak 3 pieces of leaves for each plant mentioned in a glass of tap water. | Squeezed bark- Prepare palm-sized bark of rame, scrape the inside part of the bark and then squeeze to extract the juice. | Infusion-Gather about a handful of young leaves for each plant and boil it in 5 glasses of water. | Infusion and Compress- Obtain a handful of mature leaves of rame then put it in boil in 3 full hands of water.
Location & Habitat
Research
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Boehmeria nivea ( L. ) Gaudich.
- Local Name
- China grass (English), Ramie (English), Lipang-aso (Filipino)
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026