Benefits of Dalupang Herbal Plant

Scientific Name: Urena lobata L.
English Name: Noxious Weed, Caesar Weed
Common Name: Noxious Weed
Filipino Name: Dalupang (Bisaya), Dawupang (Bisaya)

Dalupang is a shrub that grows up to 3 feet high. It has red, sturdy stems and hairy leaves. Its leaves are lobed and sometimes incised. To many people, Dalupang is a neglected weed. It is commonly avoided due to its hairy leaves that many are allergic to it. It grows in tropical grasslands where it is not very wet. It can withstand long dry season.

This weed is very common in open grasslands in Philippines.

Dalupang is used as a remedy for fever and colds. Children in warm areas often catch colds and gets fever specially in wet season. This plant is very useful because it is also available right in this areas. To use for colds remedy, do infusion of leaves and drink as substitute for water or as much as possible. Recommended quantity of leaves is about 20 leaves in a pitcher of drinking water. Leave for about 20 minutes before drinking to allow plant extract to mix with water particles.

Term:

Infusion - soaking the leaves or any part of the plant in water to use as a liquid to drink.