Boehmeria nivea ( L. ) Gaudich.
 
Boehmeria nivea ( L. ) Gaudich.
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Family:
Urticaceae
Common name:
China grass (English), Ramie (English), Lipang-aso (Filipino)
Local name:
Rame (Tagabawa), Andalamay (Bisaya)
Indication:
For "sammor"
Plant part used:
Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation:
Soaked leaves-Soak the leaves in a glass of tap water. If the water turns red, then the patient has sammor.
Direction for use:
Let the patient drink the water if he or she is positive.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered:
North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered:
16/02/2013
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
05/02/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo