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Batuan (Bis.)

Batuan (Bis.)

Garcinia morella

Skin

Tree Height: 12 meter tall Leaves: Simple, opposite, decussate; petiole 0.6-1.5 cm long, canaliculate, sheathing at base, glabrous; lamina 6.5-15 x 3.5-8 cm, usually elliptic, sometimes narrow obovate, apex acute to acuminate, base attenuate; coriaceous or subcoriaceous, glabrous; secondary_nerves 6-8 pairs; tertiary_nerves obscure. Flowers: Show inflorescence and are dioecious; male flowers in fascicles, axillary; female flowers larger than male, solitary, axillary. Fruits: Ripe fruits can be eaten but they are very acidic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

For women who recently undergone child delivery. Preparation: Get enough quantity of matured leaves then boil in 1 liter of water. Mix in a pail of water.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Get enough quantity of matured leaves then boil in 1 liter of water. Mix in a pail of water.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Primary forest or rainforest

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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Batuan (Bis.)
Batuan (Bis.)
Batuan (Bis.)
Batuan (Bis.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Garcinia morella
Local Name
Batuan (Bis.)
Family
Clusiaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026
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