Maranta arundinaceaL.
 
Maranta arundinaceaL.
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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