| Family |
Labiatae |
| Common name: |
Wild mint (English) |
| Local name: |
Sibu (Tagakaulo) |
| Indication: |
For colds of newborn, sip-on sa bagong panganak |
| Plant part used: |
Mature leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Steamed leaves- Prepare a handful of mature leaves of Sibu then place it inside of a Banana leaf. Subject the leaf to fire until it becomes somewhat glossy. |
| Direction for use: |
Squeeze the leaves to extract the juice then drink 1 tbsp. of the juice until the colds is gone. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Victoria Ampan-Mananamok (Tagakaulo)- traditional birth attendant and mamolongay- (general practitioner) |
| Place gathered: |
Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
05/03/2013 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
10/03/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Tagakaolo |
