Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Pithecellobium dulce(Roxb.) Benth. Print

Back

Family Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: Kamatsile (Filipino); Monkeypod (English)
Local name: Damortis (Ilk.)
Indication: lamig sa loob ng katawan
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape off the bark. Add a little amount of vinegar and salt. Apply as poultice on chest.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ablug; Anita (Cagayan; Aparri; Brgy. San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

Back