Celastrus paniculatus

Family: Celastraceae
Local Name: Pengu
Deciduous vine with stems up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter and 6 m (20 ft) long with rough, pale brown exfoliating bark covered densely with small, elongated lenticles. The leaves are simple, broad, and oval, obovate or elliptic in shape, with toothed margins.
The plant, which is widely known as the “intellect tree,” is used to both sharpen mental focus and relax the nerves. elastrus paniculatus seeds can also reduce cholesterol.