Centella asiatica
 
Centella asiatica
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Family:
Apiaceae
Common name:
takip-kohol, takip-suso, taingan-daga, tapi_gan-daga (Tag.); tiger grass, spade leaf (Engl.); hahanghalo (C. Bis.); panggaga (Sub.); pispising (Bon.); tagaditak (Iv.); yahong-yahong (S-L. Bis.)
Local name:
yahong-yahong
Indication:
For pasma
Plant part used:
leaf (dried)
Method of Preparation:
Chop plant material into small pieces then sun-dry. When already dry, add half a liter of kerosene.
Direction for use:
Rub/massage plant materials onto body.
Additional information:
Do not take a bath until 3 days after massage. Pasma is manifested by hand tremors, cold perspiration, headache, and fainting. It is caused by exposure to heat followed by exposure to cold.
Informant:
Same_ano L
Place gathered:
Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Luceriano RP
Abstracted by:
QuitainA
Date abstracted:
Mar-14
Province:
Samar Island