Sida rhombifolia L.
 
Sida rhombifolia L.
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Family:
Malvaceae
Common name:
Yellow barleria (English), Escobilla (Spanish), Ualis-haba (Filipino)
Local name:
Kayo tallo (Tagabawa), Ualis-haba (Tagalog), Eskoba (C. Bisaya)
Indication:
For pangindus (Tagabawa), watery stool (English)
Plant part used:
Mature leaves
Method of Preparation:
Infusion-Boil 1 handful of mature leaves in 3 glasses of water, wait until it boils.
Direction for use:
Drink the infusion until the stool improves its consistency from watery to formed stool.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with the members of Lucatong-Biangan Bagobo Association : Remedios Kabaling, Gloria Sandangan, Juanita de Dios Imban, Gabriel Tampulong, Elinita Karan
Place gathered:
North Cotabato, Makilala, Brgy. Biangan, Sitio Lucatong
Gathered by / Date gathered:
19/02/2013
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
05/02/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo