Pansit-pansitan plant
Pansit-pansitan plant
(Peperomia pellucida)
(Peperomia pellucida)
Pansit-pansitan, or Peperomia pellucida is a common fleshy shallow rooted herb that grows to about 15 to 45 cm in height in damp and lightly shaded areas. (family: Piperaceae)
In the Philippines, this plant is also known as ulasiman-bato, olasimah-ihalas, or tangon-tangon
This plant has long been used in Philippine traditional medicine for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperuricemic properties.
It can help treat gout.
It can help relieve rheumatism.
It may help address hypertension.
It is also used to treat renal disorders
It can help cure pimples when mashed and applied topically to affected areas.
Pansit-pansitan is being used and proven to treat urinary tract infection (UTI)