Calotropis gigantea(L.) W.T. Aiton
 
Calotropis gigantea(L.) W.T. Aiton
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Family:
Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name:
Kapal-kapal (Filipino); Giant milkweed (English)
Local name:
Bituin marikit
Indication:
heart failure
Plant part used:
roots
Method of Preparation:
Boil the roots in 4 glasses of water until 2 glasses remain. Drink decoction.
Direction for use:
Adults: 2 glasses a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Canete; Valeriano (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (b) Canete; Valeriano (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Maguindanao