Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Elephantopus mollisKunth Print

Back

Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Malatabako (Filipino); Soft elephantsfoot (English)
Local name: Cocogbanog
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Collect 2 leaves and heat over flame. Add coconut oil and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Aniola; Anunsacion (Bohol; ; ; ) (b) Tadena; Pardo (Bohol; Jogra; Tehero; ) & (c ) Adaptar; Eva (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

Back