Malunggay (Tag.)
Moringa oleifera Lam.
AllA small tree Height: Growing as high as 9 meters Leaves: Leaves are alternate, usually thrice pinnate, 25 to 50 centimeters long. Flowers: Flowers are white and fragrant, 1.5 to 2 centimeters long, on spreading panicles. Fruits: Fruits pods are long (15 to 45 cm), 9-ribbed capsules opening by three valves.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hampak og hangin (hit by a bad air ). Preparation: Heat enough amount of kalamunggay leaves for a minute.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Heat enough amount of kalamunggay leaves for a minute.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Cultivated in home gardens
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
- Moringa oleifera Lam.
- Local Name
- Malunggay (Tag.)
- Family
- Moringaceae
- Category
- All
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jul 03, 2026
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