Heart-Leaf Moonseed (Engl.)
Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.)Miers.
Skinextensively spreading climbing shrub Height: 1-m Leaves: Simple, alternate, membranous, heart-shaped, long-petioled and dark bright green Flowers: Small, yellow or grennish yellow Fruits: Agregate of 1-3, ovoid smooth drupelets, single seeded, turning red when ripe.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Fever. Preparation: Boil leaves. Part used: Leaves | Stroke. Preparation: Boil leaves. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Boil leaves | Boil leaves
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Terrestrial
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
- Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.)Miers.
- Local Name
- Heart-Leaf Moonseed (Engl.)
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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