Indian mulberry (Engl.)
Morinda citrifolia L.
KidneyAn erect, small, smooth stemmed, hairless tree. Height: 3 to 10 meters high Leaves: Roadly elliptic to oblong, 12 to 25 centimeters long, with pointed or blunted tips. Flowers: Flowers are not bracteolate, and form dense, ovoid or rounded heads, and are 1 to 1.5 centimeters. Fruits: Fleshy, white or greenish white, ovoid, 3 to 10 centimeters long, with the odor of decaying cheese.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Kidney problem; Liver problem. Preparation: Boil the chopped bark of bangkoro in a liter of water.. Part used: Bark
Preparation
Boil the chopped bark of bangkoro in a liter of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, In lowland areas near the coast.
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
- Morinda citrifolia L.
- Local Name
- Indian mulberry (Engl.)
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Category
- Kidney
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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