Abutra

Abutra

Scientific name: Arcangelisia flava, Arcangelisia inclyta Becc., Arcangelisia leminiscata Becc., Anamirta flavescens Miq., Anamirta lemiscata, Cocculus flavescens DC., Menispermum flavescens Lam., Menispermum flavum L., Tuba flava Rumph.

 

Other names: Albotra, abustra, buti, lagtal, lagtan, suma , taua

The decoction of the plant is indicated for itching and tropical ulcers.

The active ingredient in the plants are the following alkaloids: berberine, jatrorrhizine, columbamine, shobakunine

soure: Philippine formulary