Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)

Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook.F. and Thoms.

Diabetes

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Samad (wound). Preparation: Cut the stem and wash it. Expose the stem into the sun to make it dry. Pound the chopped stem and squeeze out the juice.. Part used: Stem | Diabetes (diabetes mellitus). Preparation: Cut the stem and wash it. Expose the stem into the sun to make it dry. Boil the chopped stem in a liter of water for 30 minutes.. Part used: Stem | Arthritis; Rheumatism. Preparation: Cut the stem and wash it. Expose the stem into the sun to make it dry. Chop the stem into small pieces. Put in a bottle and soak in oil or alcohol for 12 hours.. Part used: Stem

Preparation

Cut the stem and wash it. Expose the stem into the sun to make it dry. Pound the chopped stem and squeeze out the juice. | Cut the stem and wash it. Expose the stem into the sun to make it dry. Boil the chopped stem in a liter of water for 30 minutes. | Cut the stem and wash it. Expose the stem into the sun to make it dry. Chop the stem into small pieces. Put in a bottle and soak in oil or alcohol for 12 hours.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Lowland 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: Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook.F. and Thoms.
Local Name: Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)
Family: Menispermaceae
Category: Diabetes
Collected By: Not provided
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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