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Schizostachyum sp.

Skin

A shrub or vine Height: 2 to 3 meters height Leaves: Leaves usually alternate, lance shape, sheathing at the base and parallel-veined.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Relieve from itchiness due to skin allergy. Preparation: Get 3 matured leaves. Burn the leaves until these are turn to ashes. Prepare the coconut shell with cinder, oil, "kandelarya" (candle blessed by the priest), Holy Water from the Church, pot, and Latin prayers.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Get 3 matured leaves. Burn the leaves until these are turn to ashes. Prepare the coconut shell with cinder, oil, "kandelarya" (candle blessed by the priest), Holy Water from the Church, pot, and Latin prayers.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Secondary forest

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

Additional Images

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Quick Info

Scientific Name
Schizostachyum sp.
Local Name
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Family
Poaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
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Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026