Common wireweed (Engl.)
Sida acuta
DigestiveAn erect, branched, slightly hairy or neary smooth, half-woody shrub Height: Growing to a height of a meter or less. Leaves: Leaves are lanceolate, 3 to 5 centimeters long, with toothed margins, pointed tip and blunt or rounded base. Flowers: Flowers are yellow, about 1.3 centimeters in diameter, borne singly at the axils of the leaves. Fruits: Fruit is a capsule about 3.5 millimeters long, with two projections and consists of 4 to 9 carpels enclosed by the calyx.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Abdominal distention in child. Preparation: Get enough quantity of young leaves and then heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get enough quantity of young leaves and then heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), A weed in waste and grassy places or 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
- Sida acuta
- Local Name
- Common wireweed (Engl.)
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Category
- Digestive
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.