Handalika (Tag.)
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken
AntisepticAn erect, more or less branched, smooth, succulent herb Height: 0.4 to 1.4 meters in height. Leaves: Leaves are simple or pinnately compound, with the leaflets elliptic, usually about 10 centimeters long, thick, succulent, and scalloped margins. Flowers: Flowers are cylindric, and pendulous in a large, terminal panicle.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Wounds; sores; bruises; boils; insect bites. Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and smash it.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get enough quantity of leaves and smash it.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Garden or backyard | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Garden or backyard | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Garden or backyard | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Garden or backyard | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Garden 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
- Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken
- Local Name
- Handalika (Tag.)
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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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.