Family |
Polygonaceae |
Common name: |
Cocoloba (Engl.) |
Local name: |
Himag nga gamay (Bis.) |
Indication: |
Bruises; swellings; muscle pain |
Plant part used: |
Stem and leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Poultice: Grind the stem and leaves. |
Direction for use: |
Apply the poultice on the affected area. |
Additional information: |
The shrub grows to a height of 1-3 meters and is heavily branched. |
Informant: |
Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer) |
Place gathered: |
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3 |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Ando JKE, Herlao IAV |
Abstracted by: |
Ando, JKE |
Date abstracted: |
11/12/2014 |
Province: |
Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan |