Bulaklak ng paraiso (Tag.)
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.
SkinAn erect, smooth shrub or small tree. Height: 1.5 to 5 meters high Leaves: Leaves are bipinnate. Pinnae are 4-8 pairs, 6 to 12 centimeters long. Leaflets are stalkless, 7 to 11 pairs, elliptic, and 1 to 2 centimeters long. Flowers: Flowers are red and yellow, or yellow, borne on terminal, lax racemes, about 4 centimeters in diameter. Petals are crisped and clawed. Stamens are long-exserted.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Irregular periods (amenorrhea). Preparation: Boil a handful leaves and chopped bark of kabalyero in a liter of water for 15-20 minutes.. Part used: Leaves and bark
Preparation
Boil a handful leaves and chopped bark of kabalyero in a liter of water for 15-20 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Cultivated for ornamental use throughout the settled 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
- Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.
- Local Name
- Bulaklak ng paraiso (Tag.)
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.