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Lubigan (Tag.)

Lubigan (Tag.)

Acorus calamus

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Herbs Height: 0.5 to 1 meter height Leaves: Grass-like, about 20 to 60 cms long and lush green in colour. Flowers: The infloresence is a curved spadix made up of a cluster of tiny flowers borne mid-way up a stalk.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Protection against evil spirits and witches (papahawa sa engkanto, sigbin o panulay). Preparation: Get 3 leaves of labigan, 3 leaves of buongon, 3 leaves of kesol. Burn the leaves until these are turn to ashes. Prepare the coconut shell with cinder, oil, "kandelarya" (candle blessed by the priest), Holy Water from the Church, pot, and Latin prayers.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Get 3 leaves of labigan, 3 leaves of buongon, 3 leaves of kesol. Burn the leaves until these are turn to ashes. Prepare the coconut shell with cinder, oil, "kandelarya" (candle blessed by the priest), Holy Water from the Church, pot, and Latin prayers.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Wet land

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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Lubigan (Tag.)
Lubigan (Tag.)
Lubigan (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Acorus calamus
Local Name
Lubigan (Tag.)
Family
Araceae
Category
All
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jul 03, 2026