For "sammor"-use for diagnosing the local ailment "sammor" at the same time use as treatment for the said ailment
Plant part used:
Mature leaves
Method of Preparation:
Soaked and pounded leaves- For diagnosing- Get 3 leaves each of the plants enumerated then soak it in a half-filled water dipper. If the water turns to red, then the patient is (+) positive for "sammor", if it remains colorless then the result is (-) negative for "sammor", no further action is needed. The patient who has a positive result should pound the soaked leaves.
Direction for use:
Massage the pounded leaves on the affected part, most especially on painful areas.
Additional information:
"Sammor" is believed to be caused/ inflicted by supenatural beings, not seen by our naked eyes.
Informant:
Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered:
North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong