Family |
Urticaceae |
Common name: |
Not provided |
Local name: |
Andalamay (Tagakaulo) |
Indication: |
For cultural infliction "pigsalabet" (maski og unsaon pagtambal kay magsige og suka (pigsalabet) |
Plant part used: |
Young leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Infusion- Obtain 3 pieces of andalamay leaves, tear it into smaller pieces. Place it in a glass of water, then add a pinch of salt. |
Direction for use: |
Drink the infusion until affliction is gone. |
Additional information: |
Pigsalabet is a cultural affliction caused by supernatural elements. It is usually manifested by unexplainable vomiting. |
Informant: |
Clarita Inantay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife. |
Place gathered: |
Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
12/11/2012 |
Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
Date abstracted: |
10/03/2014 |
Province: |
Davao - Tagakaolo |