Bidens pilosa L.
 
Bidens pilosa L.
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Family:
Asteraceae
Common name:
Beggar ticks (English), Spanish needles (English)
Local name:
Bilay (Tagakaulo), Tulay (Bisaya)
Indication:
For vomiting
Plant part used:
Young leaves
Method of Preparation:
Infusion- Pound the 7 pcs of young leaves then add ash or "abo"(sa tunga sa abuhan magkuha), then add salt. Place it in a glass of water.
Direction for use:
Drink the infusion until vomiting is resolved.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Clarita Inantay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered:
Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao
Gathered by / Date gathered:
12/11/2012
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
10/03/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagakaolo