Ficus sp.
 
Ficus sp.
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Family:
Moraceae
Common name:
Not provided
Local name:
Kalatae (Tagabawa), Lagnub (Bisaya)
Indication:
For sobra menit e lawa (Tagabawa), kalintura na grabe (Bisaya)
Plant part used:
Young leaves
Method of Preparation:
Poultice- Gather young leaves. Use 7 leaves if the patient is male, and 9 leaves if female.
Direction for use:
Place the leaves around the patient's forehead overnight. Change the leaves when it dries. Repeat the procedure until patient is well.
Additional information:
Sobra menit e lawa refers to febrile convulsion.
Informant:
Onto Werno is the Sitio leader of Tudaya
Place gathered:
Davao del Sur, Sta. Cruz, Barangay Sibulan, Sitio Tudaya
Gathered by / Date gathered:
08/02/2013
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
05/02/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo