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Kabit-kabag (Tag.)

Kabit-kabag (Tag.)

Caesalpinia crista Linn.

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A small tree or shrub Height: 2 to 3 meters high Leaves: Leaves are bipinnate, 20 to 30 centimeters long, and the rachis armed with recurved spines beneath. Pinnae are 6 to 8, and rather distant. Leaflets are 4 to 6 on each pinna, leathery, shining, ovate to elliptic-ovate, 2 to 5 centimeters long, and pointed at the tip. Flowers: Flowers are yellow, borne in terminal and ample panicles, and about 1 centimeter in diameter. Pod is 4 to 5 centimeters long, 2.5 to 3 centimeters wide, beaked, hard, and indehiscent, and contains a single seed.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Cataract. Preparation: Get 1 handful of the leaves and smash it. Get the extract. Drop this into the eye.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Get 1 handful of the leaves and smash it. Get the extract. Drop this into the eye.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), 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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Kabit-kabag (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Caesalpinia crista Linn.
Local Name
Kabit-kabag (Tag.)
Family
Caesalpinaceae
Category
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Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jul 03, 2026