Family |
(a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (c ) Boraginaceae borage; bourraches |
Common name: |
(a) Tairas (Filipino)
(b) Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
(c) Tsaang-gubat (Filipino); Scorpionbush (English) |
Local name: |
(a) Kawilan with
(b) Kayanga
(c) Mara-mara |
Indication: |
tuberculosis |
Plant part used: |
roots and leaves for each |
Method of Preparation: |
Chop 2 handful roots of plants mentioned. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink. |
Direction for use: |
Adult: 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Masbate |