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Talahib (Tag.)

Talahib (Tag.)

Saccharum spontaneum

Kidney

Perennial grass herb Height: A coarse, erect, perennial grass, usually more or less tufted, with stout underground rootstock, growing to a height of 1 to 3.5 meters. Leaves: Harsh and linear, 0.5 to 1 meter long; 6 to 15 millimeters wide.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Wounds; sores. Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and smash it.. Part used: Leaves | Diuretic; kidney trouble. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough amount of roots and boil in 5 glasses of water.. Part used: Roots | Kidney trouble. Preparation: Decoction: Chop the stem into small pieces and boil in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes.. Part used: Stem

Preparation

Get enough quantity of leaves and smash it. | Decoction: Get enough amount of roots and boil in 5 glasses of water. | Decoction: Chop the stem into small pieces and boil in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Backyard or grassland area | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital) | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Backyard

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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Talahib (Tag.)
Talahib (Tag.)
Talahib (Tag.)
Talahib (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Saccharum spontaneum
Local Name
Talahib (Tag.)
Family
Gramineae
Category
Kidney
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026
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