Melanolepis multiglandulosa(Reinw. ex Blume) Rchb. f. & Zoll.
Melanolepis multiglandulosa(Reinw. ex Blume) Rchb. f. & Zoll.
Family:
Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name:
Alim (Filipino); Alum (Bikol)
Local name:
Alum
Indication:
sprain
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Gently heat 2-3 leaves and apply as poultice on the affected parts of the body. Wrap pounded leaves on the banana leaf. Heat over flame and extract juice. Use the juice in massaging the sprained part(s) of the body.