| Family |
Menispermaceae |
| Common name: |
Heavenly elixir (English), Makabuhay (Filipino) |
| Local name: |
Makabuhay (Hanunuo Mangyan) |
| Indication: |
Leprosy |
| Plant part used: |
Stem |
| Method of Preparation: |
Infusion: Get enough size of makabuhay and soak in water that the patient will use in taking a bath . |
| Direction for use: |
Use the water soaked with makabuhay in taking a bath rub on the body. |
| Additional information: |
Vine. Taste bitter. |
| Informant: |
Ben Bernabe, Aniw Lubag |
| Place gathered: |
Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Oriental Mindoro |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
2012 |
| Abstracted by: |
Dando LR, Goco RM |
| Date abstracted: |
2013-01-23 |
| Province: |
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe) |
