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White-flowered kyllinga (English), Anuang (Filipino)

Cyperus kyllingia Endl.

Skin

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

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

For sinnat (Tagabawa). Preparation: Decoction- Boil the different parts altogether in a one full water dipper (tabo in Tagalog). Wait until it boils.. Part used: Leaves with stems | To smoothen new born's skin, para mahamis ang panit sa bag-ong panganak na bata. Preparation: Soaked leaves and aromatic bath-Prepare water-filled pail and soak-in young leaves of different herbal plants prepared.. Part used: Young leaves | For abbas in Tagabawa. Preparation: Infusion- Wash the roots, flower, and leaves. Soak the different plant parts mentioned in a glass of water.. Part used: Flower , Leaves, Roots

Preparation

Decoction- Boil the different parts altogether in a one full water dipper (tabo in Tagalog). Wait until it boils. | Soaked leaves and aromatic bath-Prepare water-filled pail and soak-in young leaves of different herbal plants prepared. | Infusion- Wash the roots, flower, and leaves. Soak the different plant parts mentioned in a glass of water.

Location & Habitat

REGION XII (SOCCSKSARGEN), COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO), MAKILALA

Research

UPM, UP Baguio, Oriental Mindoro Medical Society, Mangyan Heritage Center, WMSU and UP Mindanao: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Selected Ethnolinguistic Group: The TAGABAWA BAGOBO people of Sitio Todaya, Sta. Cruz, Sibulan, Davao del Sur and Old Bulatukan and Lucatong, Makilala, North Cotabato

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Cyperus kyllingia Endl.
Local Name
White-flowered kyllinga (English), Anuang (Filipino)
Family
Cyperaceae
Category
Skin
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026