| Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
| Common name: |
Cassava (English), Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino) |
| Local name: |
Kasila-kayo (Tagabawa), Kamoteng kahoy (Tagalog), Balinghoy (Bisaya) |
| Indication: |
For bite of Raro (Tagabawa), Bakukang (Bisaya) |
| Plant part used: |
Tuberous roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Poultice- Obtain a handful of tuberous roots of kasila-kayo. Peel first the outer skin then scrape or grind the inner white portion of the tubers. |
| Direction for use: |
Apply as poultice the grinded tuber on the affected part. Then cover it with clean cloth, tie it to secure in place. Reapply if the poultice is already dry.Continue the process until the infliction is resolved. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Quinasome Pandayan Domon- (tarabawian) |
| Place gathered: |
North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
16/02/2013 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
05/02/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo |
