Voacanga sp.
 
Voacanga sp.
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Family:
Apocynaceae family
Common name:
Not provided
Local name:
salibotbot
Indication:
For toothache
Plant part used:
root, bark, and leaf
Method of Preparation:
Collect ample amoutn of roots, leaves and a piece of bark the size of a person's palm. Wash thoroughly. Scrape-off the outer layer of the bark. Boil the plant parts in two cups of water until one cup remains. Cool the decoction.
Direction for use:
Gargle half a cup of lukewarm decoction in the morning and half a cup in the evening. Continue treatment until pain subsides.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Delmonte MC
Place gathered:
Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Luceriano RP
Abstracted by:
QuitainA
Date abstracted:
Mar-14
Province:
Samar Island