Malabatino (Tag.)
Alyxia sp.
SkinA small- to medium-sized vine tree. Height: 15 meters height Leaves: Leaves are in whorls, shining, leathery, oblong, 10 to 15 centimeters long, and pointed at both ends. Flowers: Flowers are greenish white, somewhat fragrant, fairly small, and borne in rather dense clusters, with a tubular corolla. Fruits: Fruit is hard, dull-green, ellipsoid, about 5 centimeters long, and pointed at both ends, containing a very flat seed encased in a woody, somewhat fibrous endocarp.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Flatulence. Preparation: Boil a handful roots and chopped bark in a liter of water for 15-20 minutes.. Part used: Bark and roots
Preparation
Boil a handful roots and chopped bark in a liter of water for 15-20 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Primary forest
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
- Alyxia sp.
- Local Name
- Malabatino (Tag.)
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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