Bittervine or Chinese Creeper (Engl.)
Mikania micrantha (L.) Kunth ex H.B.K.
AntisepticPerennial vine Height: N/A Leaves: Opposite, heart-shaped or triangular with an acute tipe and a broad base (1) Flowers: 3-5 mm long, arranged in dense terminal or axillary corymbs; individual florets are white to greenish-white (1) Fruits: Oblong to obovate, ribbed, pentagonal-sectioned, black achene, has bristles covering its white longitudical ribs (2)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Blood clotting (wounds/cuts). Preparation: Pound and squeeze. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Pound and squeeze
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital)
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Mikania micrantha (L.) Kunth ex H.B.K.
- Local Name
- Bittervine or Chinese Creeper (Engl.)
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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