Batino
Scientific name: Alstonia macrophylla G. Don, Alstonia batino Blanco. Echites trifida Blanco
Other name: Barakir, basikalang, basikarang, batikalag, busisi, dalakan, itang-itang, koanan, kuyau-kuyau, kuyauyau, pangalanutien, pangalisokloen, pangalunadsien, pangolaksien, sulusihigan, tangitang, tulingan.
Fresh leaves are used for preparation.
Uses:
For sprain, bruises, contusions- crush leaves, mix with a little coconut oil, warm and apply on affected areas.
Active component:
Total alkaloids 0.99% – macrophylline, macralstonine, macralstodine, villastonine, monomeric indole alkaloids, dimethoxy alstophylline.
Source: National Formulary