| Family |
Lamiaceae |
| Common name: |
Not provided |
| Local name: |
Kalawang-lawang (Tagabawa), Lambing bae (Bisaya) |
| Indication: |
For difficulty in giving birth, "kugita" (Tagabawa) |
| Plant part used: |
Mature leaves + lana (coconut oil) |
| Method of Preparation: |
Poultice- Prepare the mature leaves of the kalawang-lawang about 1 handful. |
| Direction for use: |
"Ihampol" or place the leaves directly on the abdomen of the mother. Tie with clean cloth to secure in place. Change the leaves when its already dry. |
| Additional information: |
Kogita or Pogita refers to a cultural infliction specific to women experienced during labor, the mother experiences difficulty in giving birth, other sign and symptom includes excessive thirst (polydipsia) thus mother displays excessive drinking of water. |
| Informant: |
Salvation Torino "nanay Asyo"- (mabalian) |
| Place gathered: |
Davao del Sur, Barangay Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Sitio Tudaya |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
09/02/2013 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
05/02/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo |
