| Family |
Rubiaceae |
| Common name: |
Indian mulberry (English), Noni (English), Apatot (Filipino) |
| Local name: |
Bangkuro (Tagakaolo), Bankuru (Tagalog), Apatot (Tagalog) |
| Indication: |
For measles, tipdas |
| Plant part used: |
Bark and Leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Decoction and Incense- Boil the bark in a glass of water then subject to fire the leaves of bangkuro, then follow the tallo (beehive). |
| Direction for use: |
Drink the decoction 1 glass 3x a day for 3 consecutive days. Then expose the patient to smoke coming from the scorched bangkuro leaves and tallo, Tagakaolo for beehive. |
| Additional information: |
The process is done to eradicate the ailment from the patient's system . Mugawas/mu alsa ang tipdas sa lawas. |
| Informant: |
Divina Salipad Monan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo |
| Place gathered: |
Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
02/03/2013 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
10/03/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Tagakaolo |
