Alagaw (Tag.)
Premna odorata
SkinA small hairy tree Height: 3 to 8 meters high Leaves: The leaves are ovate to broadly ovate, 10 to 20 centimeters long, with broad, rounded, or somewhat heart-shaped base, and pointed tips. Flowers: Greenish-white or nearly white, 4 to 5 millimeters long and borne on terminal inflorescences (cymes) 8 to 20 centimeters in diameter. Fruits: Fleshy, dark purple, rounded, about 5 millimeters in diameter
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Pasmo sa kusog (overworked). Preparation: Decoction: Get enough amount of roots, wash it and then boil in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough amount of roots, wash it and then boil in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Forest
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Premna odorata
- Local Name
- Alagaw (Tag.)
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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