Morinda citrifolia L.
 
Morinda citrifolia L.
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Family:
Rubiaceae
Common name:
Indian mulberry (English), Noni (English), Apatot (Filipino)
Local name:
Sikalig (Tagakaulo), Apatot (Tagalog)
Indication:
For diarrhea, kalibanga (Bisaya)
Plant part used:
Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation:
Scorched leaves- Obtain a handful of mature leaves. Subject it to fire. Add the soot on a glass of water.
Direction for use:
Drink the concoction until diarrhea is resolved.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Tyana Laginan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered:
Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko
Gathered by / Date gathered:
05/03/2013
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
10/03/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagakaolo