MAKABUHAY
SCIENTIFIC NAMES
Tinospora crispa (L.) Miers.ex Hooks. f. & Thorms. (Fam.Menispermaceae).-
T. cordifolia F.-Vill.
T. rumphii Boerl.
T. crispa F.-Vill.
Coculus cordifolius Walp.
T. reticulata Miers.
Menispermum crispum L.
M. rimosum Blanco
COMMON NAMES
Paliaban
Pangiauban
Panauan
Sangaunau
Pañgiauan
Taganagtagua
Part to be use
Stem.
Indicated for:
Scabies — Crush fresh stem and apply juice over all affected areas of the body.
Tropical ulcers — Use decoction of stem as wash, or crush stem, soak in oil for 12 hours and apply oil extract on affectedulcers.
Active components
Picroretin (amorphous); berberine; colombin.