Family |
Menispermaceae |
Common name: |
Heavenly elixir (English), Makabuhay (Filipino) |
Local name: |
Makabuhay (Hanunuo Mangyan) |
Indication: |
Rheumatism |
Plant part used: |
Stem |
Method of Preparation: |
Infusion: Get enough part of makabuhay, singe on fire until charred, mix with oil. |
Direction for use: |
Rub on the affected part twice a day. |
Additional information: |
Lumpy vine with oval leaves. When the person with rheumatism used makabuhay he should not take a bath or wet the affected area. Use to scare evil creature. |
Informant: |
Ausan Diado, Anding Bago |
Place gathered: |
Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
2012 |
Abstracted by: |
Dando LR, Goco RM |
Date abstracted: |
2013-01-09 |
Province: |
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe) |