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Begonia sp.

Skin

Herb plant Height: 1 to 1.5 meters height Leaves: The shape of the leaves are circular or round; palmate veins like a finger of a hand.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Hubag naay mata (open boils). Preparation: Get 3 leaves and then crush it by hand.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Get 3 leaves and then crush it by hand.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Wet land

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
Begonia sp.
Local Name
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Family
Begoniaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
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Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026