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Alangit (Bis.)

Alangit (Bis.)

Ehretia microphylla

Skin

An erect, very branched shrub Height: Growing up to 1 to 4 meters high Leaves: Clusters on short branches, obovate to oblong-obovate, 3 to 6 centimeters long, entire or somewhat toothed or lobed near the apex and pointed at the base, short stalked and rough on the upper surface. Flowers: White, small, axillary, solitary, 2 or 4 on a common stalk, borne in inflorescences shorter than the leaves. Fruits: A drupe, rounded, yellow when ripe, 4 to 5 millimeters in diameter, fleshy, with a 4-seeded stone, fleshy on the outer part, and stony inside.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Diarrhea. Preparation: Decoction: Get 3 handfuls of the leaves and boil in 5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.. Part used: Leaves | Rheumatism. Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves. Burn the leaves until these turn to ashes.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Decoction: Get 3 handfuls of the leaves and boil in 5 glasses of water for 5 minutes. | Get enough quantity of leaves. Burn the leaves until these turn to ashes.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Pasture land | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital)

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

Additional Images

Alangit (Bis.)
Alangit (Bis.)
Alangit (Bis.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Ehretia microphylla
Local Name
Alangit (Bis.)
Family
Boraginaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026
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