| Family |
(a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes |
| Common name: |
(a) Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
(b) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) Saligaw (Ilk.) with
(b) makahiya leaves |
| Indication: |
skin diseases |
| Plant part used: |
seed |
| Method of Preparation: |
Add oil to 20 seeds then pound/ boil with a handful makahiya leaves with 5 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses. Apply solution to affected areas. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: Apply 3x a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Aquino; Jose (Ilocos Norte; Pidding; ; Bo. Estancia) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Ilocos Norte |
