Cacao (Engl.), Kakaw (Bis.)
Theobroma cacao L.
AntisepticSmall Tree Height: up to 12 m Leaves: Oblong, leathery and periodically shed and replaced by young red leaves (1) Flowers: Either foul-smelling or oderless that grow in clusters directly fron the trunk or branches, can be wite, rosy, pink, yellow or red, depending on the cultivar (1) Fruits: Elongated pod, brignt yellow to purple, containing 20 to 60 seeds arranged around the long axis of the pod (1)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Cuts/wounds and boils. Preparation: Scrape the inside part of the fruit covering.. Part used: Fruit (inner side)
Preparation
Scrape the inside part of the fruit covering.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Forest understory, cultivated
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
- Theobroma cacao L.
- Local Name
- Cacao (Engl.), Kakaw (Bis.)
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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