kamuning
kamúning with stress marks
cosmetic bark tree; medicinal plant
Usage Note
Kamuning (Murraya paniculata) is a fragrant flowering tree native to Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. Its bark, leaves, and flowers are used in traditional herbal medicine for treating skin conditions and as a cosmetic ingredient. It also gives its name to a well-known district in Quezon City, Kamuning, making it both a botanical and cultural reference point.
Examples
" Mabango ang bulaklak ng kamuning. "
Natural Translation
The flower of the kamuning is fragrant.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the flower of-the kamuning.
" Ginagamit ng mga matatanda ang dahon ng kamuning para sa pag-aalaga ng balat. "
Natural Translation
Elders use kamuning leaves for skin care.
Literal Translation
Using the elders the leaf of-the kamuning for the caring of-the skin.
" Sinabi ng lola na pinapakuluan niya ang dahon ng kamuning bilang gamot kapag may sakit ang balat ng bata. "
Natural Translation
Grandmother said that she boils kamuning leaves as medicine whenever a child has a skin ailment.
Literal Translation
Said the grandmother that boils she the leaf of-the kamuning as medicine when has illness the skin of-the child.
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