| Family |
Moraceae mulberries |
| Common name: |
Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English) |
| Local name: |
Balite |
| Indication: |
sprain |
| Plant part used: |
roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Scrape the roots; and mix with a little amount of salt. Wrap with banana leaf; and then heat over flame. Apply as poultice. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: apply as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Pangaliman; Benjamin (Cagayan; Gonzaga; Brgy. Esmark; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Cagayan |
