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Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr. Print

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Family Urticaceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: Andalamay (Tagakaulo)
Indication: For inflicted by not-like-ours, natagbuan sa dili-ingon nato
Plant part used: Mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion-Place the leaves in a glass of water. If the water turns to red, it means (+) positive for "natagbuan sa dili-ingon nato", a cultural infliction caused by supernatural beings. If there is no color change, it means the patient has only fever.
Direction for use: Drink the infusion until the afflicton is gone.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Victoria Ampan-Mananamok (Tagakaulo)- traditional birth attendant and mamolongay- (general practitioner)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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