HAWILI

Ficus septica Burm.f.

Family: Moraceae

Other name: hauili (Tag.), sio (Bik.) ria-ria (Ilk.) septic fig (Engl.)

Description: Small tree, growing up to 8 meters high, can be found throughout the Philippines at low and medium altitudes.

Uses: Decoction of roots used as diuretic. Roots used for neutralizing toxins and for asthma. Fruits used as laxative.