Buti (Tag.)

Buti (Tag.)

Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr.

Skin

A forest liana, ie, a woody, perennial, climbing plant Height: 0.5-1 meters Leaves: Leaves are leathery, smooth, broadly ovate, 16 centimeters wide and 16 centimeters long, the tip abruptly pointed, the base obtusely round or subtruncate, with 5 veins radiating from the base, with one or two lateral nerves arising from the midvein above the middle. Flowers: Inflorescence is axillary, pendulous and spicately panicled, usually clustered along the stems. Flowers are fragrant, yellowish, crowded and stalkless. Fruits: Fruit is nearly spherical, about 2centimeters in diameter, green or yellowish green.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Bughat (a little more than relapse). Preparation: Boil the chopped stem in a liter of water for 20-30 minutes.. Part used: Stem

Preparation

Boil the chopped stem in a liter of water for 20-30 minutes.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, In primary and residual forests.

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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Buti (Tag.)
Buti (Tag.)
Buti (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr.
Local Name
Buti (Tag.)
Family
Menispermaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026