Alugbati (Bis.)
Basella alba L.
SkinA succulent, branched, smooth, twining herbaceous vine Height: 4-5 meters in length Leaves: Fleshy, ovate or heart-shaped, 5 to 12 centimeters long, stalked, tapering to a pointed tip with a cordate base. Spikes are axillary, solitary, 5 to 29 centimeters long. Flowers: Pink, about 4 millimeters long. Fruits: Fleshy, stalkless, ovoid or nearly spherical, 5 to 6 millimeters long, and purple when mature.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Joint problem. Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and wash. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get enough quantity of leaves and wash. Boil in 3-5 glasses of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Settled areas, in perimeter hedges, old cultivated 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 2
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Basella alba L.
- Local Name
- Alugbati (Bis.)
- Family
- Basellaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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