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Tropical chickweed (English), Drimaria (Spanish)

Drymaria cordata (L.) Willd. ex Roemer & Schultes

Kidney

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

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

For kidney problem (UTI). Preparation: Decoction- Boil 1 handful of the roots and leaves of the plant in 1 glass of water for approximately 2 minutes.. Part used: Roots and Mature leaves

Preparation

Decoction- Boil 1 handful of the roots and leaves of the plant in 1 glass of water for approximately 2 minutes.

Location & Habitat

REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, SANTA CRUZ

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
Drymaria cordata (L.) Willd. ex Roemer & Schultes
Local Name
Tropical chickweed (English), Drimaria (Spanish)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Category
Kidney
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026