194 MINOR PRODUCTS OF PHILIPPINE FORESTS 



Union, Pangasinan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Tayabas, Camarines 

 Norte and Sur, Albay, Marinduque) ; namnja (Spanish-Filipino) ; sua 

 (Ilocos Norte and Sur, Abra, Cagayan, Tarlac) ; silha' (Nueva Ecija, Bu- 

 lacan, Rizal, Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Tarlac, Polillo, Sorsogon, Iloilo). 



The leaves, flowers, and pericarps are employed, in the form 

 of a decoction or infusion, as a sedative in nervous affections. 

 Distribution: Cultivated in almost all provinces. 



Genus CLAUSENA 

 CLAUSENA ANISUM-OLENS (Blanco) Merr. Kayumanis. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names 

 are given in the section on resins, gums, and oils. 



The leaves, stuffed into pillows and placed under the head, 

 have a soporific effect. They are also used in baths, in cases 

 of rheumatism. 



Genus LUNASIA 

 LUNASIA AMARA Blanco. LuNAS. 



Local names: Apdong-kdhoi (Laguna, Batangas) ; lahau (Masbate) ; luhi- 

 hibi (Cebu) ; lunan (Pampanga) ; hhias (Bulacan, Bataan, Rizal, Mindoro, 

 Palawan) ; lunas-bondok (Bataan) ; marmdngga (Cagayan) ; paitan (Ilocos 

 Sur); papait (Camarines); saltiki (Rizal, Laguna); santiki (Laguna). 



The leaves and bark are used for stomach troubles. 

 Distribution: Northern Luzon to Basilan. 



Genus MICROMELUM 

 MICROMELUM MINUTUM (Forst.) Seem. 

 Local name: Makabdngon (Camarines). 



This plant is said to be used for curing stomachache and 

 headache. 



Distribution: Laguna, Tayabas, Catanduanes Island, Samar, 

 Leyte, Lanao, Sulu, Basilan. 



Genus MURRAYA 



MURRAYA PANICULATA (L.) Jack. Kamuning. 



Local names: Bandsi, banadsi, bandti, etc. (through almost whole range, 

 except Tagalog provinces) ; kamdin (Pangasinan) ; kamuning (Tagalog) ; 

 lukbdn-balit (Pangasinan). 



A decoction of the leaves is used as a mouth-wash in cases 

 of toothache. 



Distribution : Widely distributed, from northern Luzon to 

 southern Mindanao. 



Genus TODDALIA 

 TODDALIA ASIATICA (L.) Lam. 



A description of this species and its local names are given 

 in the section on resins, gums, and oils. 



