pepperwort, yellow oxalis
Marsilea minuta, Oxalis stricta
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Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Blurred vision (kurap-kurap sa mata). Preparation: Decoction of 100 pieces of fresh leaves to a one glass of water (Itoson ang 100 ka preskong dahon sa usa ka basong tubig). Part used: Leaves (dahon) | Cataract (gabon- gabon sa papan-aw. Preparation: Leaves are crushed and squeezed (Kusukusuhon ang dahon). Part used: Leaves (dahon)
Preparation
Decoction of 100 pieces of fresh leaves to a one glass of water (Itoson ang 100 ka preskong dahon sa usa ka basong tubig) | Leaves are crushed and squeezed (Kusukusuhon ang dahon)
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided
Research
Negros Oriental State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health( Ata Tribe in Bais City and Mabinay, Negros Oriental)
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Marsilea minuta, Oxalis stricta
- Local Name
- pepperwort, yellow oxalis
- Family
- Marsileaceae, Oxalidaceae
- Category
- All
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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