Family |
Menispermaceae |
Common name: |
Heavenly elixir (English), Makabuhay (Filipino) |
Local name: |
Makabuhay (Hanunuo Mangyan) |
Indication: |
Leprosy |
Plant part used: |
Stem |
Method of Preparation: |
Infusion: Get enough size of makabuhay and soak in water that the patient will use in taking a bath . |
Direction for use: |
Use the water soaked with makabuhay in taking a bath rub on the body. |
Additional information: |
Vine. Taste bitter. |
Informant: |
Ben Bernabe, Aniw Lubag |
Place gathered: |
Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Oriental Mindoro |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
2012 |
Abstracted by: |
Dando LR, Goco RM |
Date abstracted: |
2013-01-23 |
Province: |
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe) |