Breynia vitis-idaea (Burm. f.)
 
Breynia vitis-idaea (Burm. f.)
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Family:
Euphorbiaceae/Phyllanthaceae
Common name:
Matang-hipon (Tag.); indian snowberry (Engl.)
Local name:
Tulog-tulog dagko (Bis.)
Indication:
Fever
Plant part used:
Leaves and stem
Method of Preparation:
Burn the leaves and stem until these turn to ashes.
Direction for use:
Apply and rub on the forehead until the fever reduce.
Additional information:
Informant:
Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by:
Ando, JKE
Date abstracted:
27/12/2014
Province:
Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan