Kauayan-tinik (Tag.)
Bambusa spinosa Roxb.
SkinAn arborescent bamboo, occasionally shrubby or scrambling Height: 10 to 25 meters high Leaves: Leaves are 10 to 20 centimeters long, 1 to 2 centimeters wide. Flowers: Rarely flowering. Panicles are large. Spikelets are slender, compressed and 2 to 3 centimeters long.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hypertension. Preparation: Boil enough amount of leaves in a liter of water for 15-20 minutes.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Boil enough amount of leaves in a liter of water for 15-20 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, In 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
- Bambusa spinosa Roxb.
- Local Name
- Kauayan-tinik (Tag.)
- Family
- Poaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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