| Family |
Marantaceae arrowroot; prayer-plant |
| Common name: |
Araru (Filipino); Arrowroot (English) |
| Local name: |
Araro |
| Indication: |
wounds |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound one root and apply as poultice directly on fresh wounds. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Napilda; Emilia (Negros Occidental; San Enrique; ; ) (b) Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; ) & (c ) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Negros Occidental |
