Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Caesalpinia sappanL. Print

Back

Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Sapang (Filipino); Bakkum wood; Sappanwood (English)
Local name: Sibukao
Indication: cancer of the blood
Plant part used: pith of trunk
Method of Preparation: Get the pith of tree and boil in 4 glasses of water and decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

Back