Some decades ago, most children of Sagay, Camiguin loved the talisay nut. I was one of those nuts, I was crazy about this specific nut! After school, I found time to go to the beach where talisay nuts would be lying all over, sun -dried and ready. One has only to crack them open!
The weekend was also not complete without talisay nuts. Since many children living along the coast took a sea dip on Saturdays, eating or rather cracking talisay nuts was one prefered pastime.
The lazy way to crack the nut open was simply to crash it with a stone on top of another one, careful not to crush the nut itself. Most attempts usually failed; and the more one did it, the more addicted and obsessive one became. and when you ran out of luck, a finger would be caught in between those stones.
A better way open the nut was to take a small handy bolo or use a rather large knife, sharp enough to cut the nutshell approximately in the middle. And one better be careful with those small fingers.
Being the eldest, thus presumably stronger and faster, I gathered more talisay nuts than my younger sisters to their dismay. The younger kids did not fail to complain to Mama; I had to share then then nuts with them. But the other way around was not always valid, so my siblings got a scolding in return when it was my turn to seek justice.
More often than not, our mother would teach us a moral lesson which she would tirelessly repeat every time one of us complained about the talisay nut. Back then she sounded like a broken record!
"No matter how little the food is, it has to be shared. The talisay nut can be tiny but it can be shared, just cut it into equal pieces! "
We were supposed to share what we have with each other because we were sisters!
The Talisay nut has come to symbolize "sharing" for me - all these years. Each time when I feel greed creeping it, Mom's talisay lesson bugs me, I am reminded and the child in me listens to her.
When I went to Sagay in 2006, I looked for the Talisay tree. I was no longer sure which one was it or where it stood! The place has changed, sea walls were built, more houses were built along the coast, the parallel once-pathways are now concretized. There was a look-alike tree and I designated it as the Talisay Tree, the sharing symbol.
The curiosity of mine led me to search information about Talisay! I have learned of its medicinal value. Here is one link that I will keep and share: www.stuartxchange.com/Talisay.htm
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Botany
A large, deciduous tree, reaching a height of 20-25 meters. The branches are horizontally whorled. Leaves are shiny, obobate, 10-25 cm long, tapering to a narrow and heart-shaped base with a expanded rounded apex. Leaf stalks are short and stout. Flowers are white, small, and borne on 6- 18 cm long spikes in the axils of leaves. Fruit is smooth and ellipsoid, 3-6 cm long, and prominently bi-ridged to the sides. Pericarp is fibrous and fleshy, the endocarp hard.
Distribution
Found throughout the Philippines along seashores. A common inland tree preferred for its umbrella-type shade.
Constituents and characteristics
Seed contains 51.2 percent fixed oil, Catappa oil, with 54% olein, pamitin, and 46 % stearin.
Bark contains tannin.
Leaves are sudorific, antihelminthic.
Bark and roots are astringent.
Uses
Nutriton
Kernels are edible, with a sweet-acidic pericarp.
Folkloric
Red leaves are used to expel worms.
Fruit is said to be purgative.
Leaves mixed with oil are rubbed onto the breast to relieve mammary pain.
Bark is used for gastric ailments, bilious diarrhea and dysentery.
The sap of young leaves mixed with the kernel oil has been used for the treatment of leprosy.
Bark decoction has been used for the treatment of gonorrhea and stomach cramps.
Leaves are applied to rheumatic joints.
Juice of young leaves used for scabies and other cutaneous diseases, headaches and colic.
Leaves macerated in oil has been used for tonsilitis.
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What is the meaning of hymn to talisay?
what is the leaf ventilation of talisay?
Talisay is a type of tree. The chemical composition of a talisay tree includes various organic compounds such as cellulose, lignin, and other plant-based chemicals. Additionally, the leaves and bark of the talisay tree may contain alkaloids, tannins, and flavonoids.
The contents of a talisay seed typically include the seed embryo which will later develop into a plant, as well as endosperm for nutrient storage and a seed coat for protection.
The song "Hymn to Talisay" praises the beauty, charm, and natural wonders of the town of Talisay in the Philippines. It celebrates the peaceful and enchanting qualities of the place, expressing love and pride for its culture and environment.
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The "Hymn to Talisay" is a devotional song that praises the beauty and significance of the Talisay tree. It likely emphasizes the tree's role in providing shade, shelter, and nourishment, and could also symbolize themes of resilience, growth, and protection. Overall, the hymn embodies a deep appreciation for nature and the virtues associated with the Talisay tree.
Terminalia Catappa.
The scientific name of talisay is Terminalia catappa.
The whole talisay tree is said to be beneficial. One use of the leaves is to induce sweating. When applied to the sides and head, it is both refreshing and sudorific, causing you to sweat.
There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that talisay leaf can cure colds. It's always best to consult with a healthcare professional for appropriate treatment options for colds.
Jose Rizal wrote the poem Hymn to Labor as per the request of his good friend. He wrote it for the industrious people living in Lipa, and for the commemoration of the townâ??s elevation.