Kapanitulot (Tag.)

Justicia gendarussa Burm. f.

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An erect, branched, smooth undershrub. Height: 0.8 to 1.5 meters high Leaves: Opposite, lanceolate, green or variegated with short petioles, 7 to 14 centimeters long, 1 to 2.5 centimeters wide, pointed at the ends. Flowers: Flowers are small, in 4- to 12-centimeters long spikes, terminal or in axils of leaves. Calyx-teeth are smooth, linear, and about 3 millimeters long. Corolla is nearly smooth, 1.5 centimeters long, white or pink, with purple spots. Capsule is club-shaped, about 12 millimeters long, and smooth.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Nanghupong (swell). Preparation: Heat 3-5 leaves of handalusa for 1-3 minutes and crush it by hand.. Part used: Leaves | Hampak og hangin (hit by a bad air ). Preparation: Heat 5 leaves of handalusa for a minute.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Heat 3-5 leaves of handalusa for 1-3 minutes and crush it by hand. | Heat 5 leaves of handalusa for a minute.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Lowland areas | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND : Phase 2

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Justicia gendarussa Burm. f.
Local Name: Kapanitulot (Tag.)
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: All
Collected By: Not provided
Date Collected: Jul 03, 2026

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