Kapanitulot (Tag.)
Justicia gendarussa Burm. f.
JointAn erect, branched, smooth undershrub. Height: 0.8 to 1.5 meters high Leaves: Opposite, lanceolate, green or variegated with short petioles, 7 to 14 centimeters long, 1 to 2.5 centimeters wide, pointed at the ends. Flowers: Small, in 4- to 12-centimeters long spikes, terminal or in axils of leaves.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Sprain. Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and then heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get enough quantity of leaves and then heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Primary and 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
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Justicia gendarussa Burm. f.
- Local Name
- Kapanitulot (Tag.)
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Category
- Joint
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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