Banago (Tag.)
Gnetum gnemon L.
SkinEvergreen small tree or shrub Height: Growing to 15–20 m tall Leaves: Leaves simple, opposite, elliptic, 7.5-20 by 2.5-10 cm; secondary nerves curved, fused. Flowers: Inflorescences solitary and axillary, also on older wood, 3-6 cm long with flowers in whorls at the nodes. Female flowers 5-8 at each inflorescence node, oblong and beaked. Fruits: Fruit nutlike, ellipsoid, 1-3.5 cm long, acute apex, shortly apiculate, almost velvety, yellow turning red to purple when ripe.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Bughat (kind of sickness or a relapse). Preparation: Collect 7-9 leaves and wash thoroughly. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Collect 7-9 leaves and wash thoroughly. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Secondary rainforest areas | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Secondary rainforest areas
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Gnetum gnemon L.
- Local Name
- Banago (Tag.)
- Family
- Gnetaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Oct 19, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
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