| Family |
Melastomataceae |
| Common name: |
Not provided |
| Local name: |
Talabakaka (Talaingod manobo) |
| Indication: |
For sakit sa ulo (Bisaya), head ache (English) |
| Plant part used: |
Leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Poultice-Gather sufficient amount of leaves of talabakaka. |
| Direction for use: |
Place the leaves on patient's forehead. Change the leaves when it's already dry. Repeat the same procedure until patient is well. |
| Additional information: |
Flowers can be eaten and can serve as alternative food in case no other source is readily available. |
| Informant: |
Tongig Mansimoy-at |
| Place gathered: |
Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
09/05/2013 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
10/03/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Talaingod Manobo |
