Breynia coronata Hook.f.
Null / Perudop (Bel.); Slomar-slomar (Bru.); Dampul paradop (Dus.);
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Traditional Medicinal Uses
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Perennial evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m tall. Leaves are simple, in alternate position, glabrous, slightly covered with whitish bloom, adaxially dark green and abaxially pale green. Leaf blade is ovate-elliptic, acute at apex, cuneate to rounded at base with entire margin. Stems are glabrous and woody. Flowers are small. Inflorescence a spike arising at leaf axils. Fruit a small, rose-pink or red berry becoming black when mature.
The roots are chewed and applied to affected abdominal area mainly on pelvic area that experiences discomfort. Leaves are heated over a flame and pasted on chest area to treat continuous coughing or it can be pasted on abdominal area to treat bloated stomach. The infusion of leaves are also used to wash vaginal area to promote freshness after menstruation or consumed by mothers who have a difficulty producing breast milk. The plant exhibits anti- inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial and
It is commonly found on forest edges, in alluvial forests, stony areas, on slopes and near streams. It prefers moist but well-drained soil under partial shade.
Seeds and stem cutting.
Native to Mexico, Central America and several islands in the West Indies. It is widely naturalized in Australia, South America, Indonesia, Malaysia, Madagascar,
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