Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Goniothalamus amuyon (Blanco) Merr. (b) Ocimum basilicumL. Print

Back

Family (a) Annonaceae (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Amuyong (Filipino) (b) Balanoy (Filipino); Grand basilic; Sweet basil (English)
Local name: (a) Amulong (b) mix with basil
Indication: muscle pain rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves then soak in basi. Apply as poultice on the aching muscle or rheumatic part for 1 hour.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lahip; Marcelo (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

Back