Bambusa sp.
 
Bambusa sp.
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Family:
Poaceae
Common name:
Bamboo (English), Kawayan (Filipino)
Local name:
Tamallang (Tagabawa)
Indication:
For migraine
Plant part used:
Stalk (White fiber, Saha)
Method of Preparation:
Poultice-Grate the body of kawayan to get the saha then add a pinch of salt.
Direction for use:
Place the grated saha with salt on the forehead and cover it with cloth, discontinue when migraine is gone.
Additional information:
It is described as a yellow colored-bamboo (Kawayan).
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