Alagaw

 Family verbenaceae

Scientific name: Premna odorata blanco

Local names

            Abgau(P bis)

            Adgau(P. bis, Bik)

            Adiyo(Tag)

            Agbau(C Bis)

            Agdau(Pang)

            Alagaw(Tag)

            Anobran(Ilk)

            Argau(P bis)

            Atingi(Gad)

            Duragau(Sub)

Guachal(Ig)

Lagau(Mag)

Lagu(Pamp)

Lassi(lbn)

Pumuhat tangli(Pamp)

Tibangngen(bon)

Traditional uses

a.       roots

          1.roots masticated and saliva   swallowed     for heart trouble.

b.  leaves

1.      poultice applied for headache and chest pain

2.      infusion mixed with sugar and kalamansi juice taken for cough and colds

3.      poultice applied for open cuts

4.      infusion taken to expel gas in the intestine

5.      infusion taken for difficult urination

6.      decoction used as wash for vaginal irritation

7.      decoction used as aromatic bath

c.flower

1. poultice applied for head ache

             2. infusion taken for cough and sore throat

1. decoction taken for dysentery

Reaserch findings

            Stems and leaves contain alkaloid, tannin, glucosides and saponin leaves also contain 0.02% volatile oil. Has some sedative action when used in experimental animals.

 Food values

            Young leaves are used as stuffing in some fish dishes

Recommended medicinal uses

             For gas pain: boil 2 tablespoon of dried chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes. Drink decoction when lukewarm. For children 7 to 12 years old. Give half the recommended dose.

             For headache: crush some fresh leaves and apply to temples

             For cough: boil leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Cool and strain

              Amount of fresh chopped leaves to be boiled:

              For adults:  8 tablespoon

              For children: 7 to 12 years: 4 tablespoon

                                      2 to 6 years: 2 tablespoon

            amount of dried chopped leaves:

               for adultls: 6 tablespoon

               for children: 7 to 12 years: 3 tablespoon

                                       2 to 6 years: 1 1/2tablespoon

              divide decoction into 3 parts. Drink 1 part 3 times a day.

             As aromatic bath: boil enough leaves in a big pot of water for 5 minutes. Use when lukewarm.

 Botanical and agricultural characteristics

             Habit: small tree

            Habitat: thickets and secondary forest at                              low altitude; settled areas

            Propagation: seed