| Family |
Marattiaceae? |
| Common name: |
Giant fern (English) |
| Local name: |
Malawigay (Tagakaulo) |
| Indication: |
To prevent the dislodgement of uterus during delivery , pahinlo sa matris |
| Plant part used: |
Roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Decoction-Get a handful of Malawigay roots, boil in a glass of water, let it simmer for a minute. |
| Direction for use: |
Drink the decoction before giving birth. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Lionila Sumandil-Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife |
| Place gathered: |
Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Biao |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
20/11/2012 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
10/03/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Tagakaolo |
