Malaatis (Tag.)
Dasymaschalon clusiflorum Merr.
KidneyA shrub or a small tree Height: Grows up to 2-5 meters tall. Leaves: Leaves are oblong-elliptical, 11 to 15 centimeters long, and 3.5 to 5 centimeters wide, smooth, with pointed tips. Flowers: Flowers are solitary and yellowish-pinkish green. Sepals are somewhat kidney-shaped, about 2 millimeters long, and 4 millimeters wide. Petals are ovate-lanceolate, 5 to 6 centimeters long and about 2 centimeters wide.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Butod tiyan (bloated abdomen). Preparation: Scrape the bark of tabong hangin.. Part used: Bark
Preparation
Scrape the bark of tabong hangin.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Forests at lower elevations
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
- Dasymaschalon clusiflorum Merr.
- Local Name
- Malaatis (Tag.)
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Category
- Kidney
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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