1 Blumea sp. 2 Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr., B. nivea ( L. ) Gaudich.
 
1 Blumea sp. 2 Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr., B. nivea ( L. ) Gaudich.
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Family:
1 Compositae 2 Urticaceae
Common name:
1 Not provided 2 China grass (English), Ramie (English), Lipang-aso (Filipino)
Local name:
1 Tagamaing (Tagabawa), Andalapot or Gabon (Bisaya) 2 Andalamay (Bisaya) Rame (Tagabawa), Lipang-aso (Tagalog)
Indication:
For "sammor"
Plant part used:
Young leaves
Method of Preparation:
Infusion- Soak three leaves of each plant in 1 glass of hot water.
Direction for use:
Take 3 to 4 tablespoons of the infusion. After drinking, the patient should also apply the said water to his/her face.
Additional information:
When the water turns red, it means that the patient has sammor. If otherwise, the patient has other illness. The juice can be discarded.
Informant:
Marcelina "Ori" Inog Eli (tarabawian and a tara-ilos)
Place gathered:
North Cotabato, Makilala, Brgy. Old Bulatukan, Sitio Diansig
Gathered by / Date gathered:
15/02/2013
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
05/02/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo