Balbakusa (Bis.)
Orthosiphon aristatus benth.
KidneyA slender, smooth or hairy undershrub Height: Grows to a height of 1-2 meters Leaves: Leaves in distant pairs, narrowed into the stalk, ovate, 5 to 10 centimeters long, pointed at both ends, coarsely toothed at the margins. Flowers: Borne in very lax racemes; two-lipped flowers with protruding stamens, that give the flower its characteristic cat's whiskers appearance. Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Kidney problem at Diabetes. Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves and boil in 3-5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Collect enough number of leaves and boil in 3-5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Widely grown in tropical areas, backyard or garden, roadsides | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Widely grown in tropical areas, backyard or garden, roadsides
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 3
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Orthosiphon aristatus benth.
- Local Name
- Balbakusa (Bis.)
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Category
- Kidney
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Oct 19, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
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