Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr.
 
Boehmeria cypholophoides Merr.
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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