Alangit (Bis.)
Ehretia microphylla
SkinAn erect, very branched shrub Height: Growing up to 1 to 4 meters high. Leaves: Clusters on short branches, obovate to oblong-obovate, 3 to 6 centimeters long, entire or somewhat toothed or lobed near the apex and pointed at the base, short stalked and rough on the upper surface. Flowers: White, small, axillary, solitary, 2 or 4 on a common stalk, borne in inflorescences shorter than the leaves. Fruits: A drupe, rounded, yellow when ripe, 4 to 5 millimeters in diameter, fleshy, with a 4-seeded stone, fleshy on the outer part, and stony inside.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Pasmo sa kaon/kusog (overworked). Preparation: Boil a handful of alangitngit leaves in a liter of water.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Boil a handful of alangitngit leaves in a liter of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Pasture land, cultivated in home gardens
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
- Ehretia microphylla
- Local Name
- Alangit (Bis.)
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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