malasambal
branched shrub with white flowers
Usage Note
Malasambal is a native Philippine shrub recognized in folk botany, its name using the mala- prefix to indicate resemblance to the sambal plant. It is used in traditional medicine and found in forested areas and rural gardens.
Examples
" May puting bulaklak ang malasambal. "
Natural Translation
The malasambal has white flowers.
Literal Translation
Has white flower the branched-shrub.
" Maganda ang malasambal. "
Natural Translation
The branched shrub is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the branched shrub.
" Ayon sa matatanda sa nayon, ginagamit ang dahon ng malasambal bilang panggamot, kaya hindi ito basta-basta pinuputol ng mga magsasaka. "
Natural Translation
According to the elders in the village, the leaves of the malasambal are used as medicine, so the farmers do not cut it carelessly.
Literal Translation
According-to the elders in village, used the leaf of branched-shrub as medicine, so not it carelessly cut by-the farmers.
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