Medinilla (Engl.)
Medinilla sp.
SkinMedicinal Uses & Benefits
Pasmo sa kaon/kusog (overworked). Preparation: Boil chopped bark of lagikaw in a liter of water.. Part used: Bark | Bughat (a little more than relapse). Preparation: Boil chopped stem of lagikaw in a liter of water.. Part used: Stem | Buang (insanity orlunation). Preparation: Boil a handful roots of lagikaw in a liter of water.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Boil chopped bark of lagikaw in a liter of water. | Boil chopped stem of lagikaw in a liter of water. | Boil a handful roots of lagikaw in a liter of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN
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
- Medinilla sp.
- Local Name
- Medinilla (Engl.)
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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