Banagan (Bis.)
Smilax china/smilaxleucophala
SkinClimbing woody vine Height: Reaching a height of several meters with stems armed with few to many stout spines. Leaves: Elliptic to oblong-ovate, 8 to 13 centimeters long, the base broadly rounded or slightly cordate, and the apex shortly and abruptly acuminate. Flowers: Fragrant, greenish-yellow, and about 5 millimeters long.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Bughat (a little more than relapse). Preparation: Decoction: Get 7 leaves and boil in 3 glasses of water.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Decoction: Get 7 leaves and boil in 3 glasses of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Upland area
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
- Smilax china/smilaxleucophala
- Local Name
- Banagan (Bis.)
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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