Bonsai (Engl.)
Pemphis acidula
SkinAn evergreen shrub or densely branching small tree. Height: Usually growing from 0.6 - 8 meters tall, occasionally up to 11 meters. Leaves: The leaves are oppositely arranged and elliptic in shape. The secondary veins are hardly noticable. Both the leaves and young branches are densely covered with fine white hairs, thus having a smooth texture.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Menstrual problem. Preparation: Boil a handful roots of nigad in a liter of water.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Boil a handful roots of nigad in a liter of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Coastal or rocky shores
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
- Pemphis acidula
- Local Name
- Bonsai (Engl.)
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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