Bangka-bangkaan (Tag.)
Tradescantia spathacea Sw.
RespiratoryA stout perennial herbaceous Height: 0.5 meters in height or less Leaves: Leaves are lanceolate, acuminate, 40 to 60 centimeters long, 4 to 6 centimeters wide, fleshy, the upper surface dark green, the lower purple. Flowers: Flowers are numerous in each inflorescence, fascicled, white, about 1 centimeter in diameter. Inflorescence, axillary, short, peduncled, the flowers surrounded by 2 large, imbricate, laterally compressed, distichous, 3 to 4 centimeters long purplish bracts. Fruits: Fleshy plant.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Ubo (cough). Preparation: Get the roots and wash thoroughly. Boil the roots in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Get the roots and wash thoroughly. Boil the roots in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Cultivated areas, backyard and garden
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
- Tradescantia spathacea Sw.
- Local Name
- Bangka-bangkaan (Tag.)
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Nov 15, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
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