Alagaw (Tag.)
Premna sp.
CardiovascularA small hairy tree. Height: 3 to 8 meters Leaves: The leaves are ovate to broadly ovate, 10 to 20 centimeters long, with broad, rounded, or somewhat heart-shaped base, and pointed tips. Flowers: Greenish-white or nearly white, 4 to 5 millimeters long and borne on terminal inflorescences (cymes) 8 to 20 centimeters in diameter. Fruits: Fleshy, dark purple, rounded, about 5 millimeters in diameter.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Fever. Preparation: Get 3 pieces of abgaw leaves and soak in a glass of water.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get 3 pieces of abgaw leaves and soak in a glass of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Lowland area
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 2
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Premna sp.
- Local Name
- Alagaw (Tag.)
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Category
- Cardiovascular
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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