Abrus precatoriusL.
 
Abrus precatoriusL.
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Family:
Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name:
Saga or Saga-saga (Filipino); Prayer bead; Rosarypea; Crab's eye; Jequerity (English)
Local name:
Saga or Saga-saga
Indication:
sore throat
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Pound a handful of leaves. Add sugar and drops of calamansi juice and lime.
Direction for use:
Adults: Apply on throat. Bandage with a piece of cloth.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Ocaya; Dolores (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Calwit; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Quezon