Kahoi-dalaga (Tag.)
Anaxagorea luzonensis A. Gray.
SkinA low undershrub Height: 2 to 4 meters height Leaves: Leaves are oblong, 7 to 15 centimeters long, 3 to 5 centimeters wide, smooth, and obtuse at the ends. Flowers: Flower is solitary, leaf-opposed, and about 2 centimeters in diameter. Sepals are ovate, and the petals ovate or oblong. Fruits: Fruit is clavate, and 3 to 4 centimeters long.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Unexplained illness or maladies caused by "witchcraft" like daot, paktol, barang, hilo. Preparation: Wash and boil the roots of pahauling pelipogon in a liter of water.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Wash and boil the roots of pahauling pelipogon in a liter of water.
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
- Anaxagorea luzonensis A. Gray.
- Local Name
- Kahoi-dalaga (Tag.)
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.