Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Acrostichum heterophyllum L. Print

Back

Family Pteridaceae
Common name: Pagong-pagongan or Kagpkop (Filipino)
Local name: Pagong-pagong or Kagpkop
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves and apply as warm poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Manoza; Felipe (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

Back