Donax cannaeformis (G Forst.) K Schum
 
Donax cannaeformis (G Forst.) K Schum
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Family:
Marantaceae
Common name:
baras-barasan, bonbon, manban, matalbak (Tag.); Common donax (Engl.); alaro (Bis.); aratan (Gad.); baban (Chab.); bamban (Bik., Ilk., Tag., Sul., Buk.); banban (Tag., Bik., Bis., Ibn.); bankolid (Mbo.); buaban (Bag.); daromaka, darumaka, garomaka, lankuas (Ilk.); mamban (Bik., S.L. Bis.); matapal (Isn.); mini, nini (Ig.); ninik (Iv.)
Local name:
manban
Indication:
for dysentery
Plant part used:
root
Method of Preparation:
Prepare decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use:
Take decoction by mouth, half a glass, three times a day for 15 days.
Additional information:
Gathering of plant materials should be done during Tuesday and Friday only. Plant gatherer should not utter a word while obtaining plants.
Informant:
Jabolin J
Place gathered:
Samar, San Jose de Buan, Barangay Hiduroma, Gandara Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Luceriano RP
Abstracted by:
QuitainA
Date abstracted:
Mar-14
Province:
Samar Island