Buboi (Tag.)
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn
RespiratoryAn erect, deciduous tree Height: Growing to a height of 15 meters or less Leaves: It is a palmately compound leaf with leaflets radiating from a common point at the end of the stem or petiole, like the finger of a hand. Flowers: Flowers are numerous large, fragrant, and creamy white, about 3 centimeters long. Fruits: Fruits are capsules, hartresses, usually bearing scattered, large spines.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Insanity orlunation. Preparation: Chop 1 piece of palm-sized bark. Scrape the bark and then insert or tuck in the feet of the insane person.. Part used: Bark
Preparation
Chop 1 piece of palm-sized bark. Scrape the bark and then insert or tuck in the feet of the insane person.
Location & Habitat
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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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn
- Local Name
- Buboi (Tag.)
- Family
- Bombacaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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