| Family |
(a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines |
| Common name: |
(a) Sambong (Filipino); Blumea camphor; Ngai camphor(English)
(b) Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
(c) Tanglad (Filipino); Ginger grass; Lemon grass (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) Alibhong mix with
(b) tuba
(c) tanglad (Vis.) |
| Indication: |
rheumatism |
| Plant part used: |
(a) leaves
(b) bark
(c) ubod |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound leaves; bark and 'ubod' into equal parts to produce a handful of mixture. Wrap it in a banana leaf then broil. Apply directly as poultice on the affected area. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Apply poultice every afternoon or before bedtime. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Depositario; Juan (Zamboanga; Siocon; ; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Zamboanga |
