Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit.
 
Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit.
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Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Common name:
Luhang-dalaga (Filipino), Devil's backbone (English), Slipper spurge (English)
Local name:
Urong (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication:
Goiter
Plant part used:
Bark
Method of Preparation:
Poultice and infusion: Get enough bark and combust it on fire then mix with coconut oil.
Direction for use:
Apply and rub on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant:
Barrios Gawid
Place gathered:
Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered:
2012
Abstracted by:
Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted:
2013-01-10
Province:
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)