Hemigraphis
Hemigraphis alternata
Pain ReliefNot Provided Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Fever (hilanat). Preparation: 7 leaves are crushed/macerated and used as poultice (pito ka dahon dukdukon, ihampol). Part used: Leaves (dahon)
Preparation
7 leaves are crushed/macerated and used as poultice (pito ka dahon dukdukon, ihampol)
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided
Research
Negros Oriental State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health( Ata Tribe in Bais City and Mabinay, Negros Oriental)
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Hemigraphis alternata
- Local Name
- Hemigraphis
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Category
- Pain Relief
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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