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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

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