Family |
Marantaceae arrowroot; prayer-plant |
Common name: |
Bamban (Filipino); Banban (Tag.;Bik.;Bis.;Bag.;Ibn.) |
Local name: |
Banban |
Indication: |
typhoid fever |
Plant part used: |
shoot |
Method of Preparation: |
Boil shoots and use decoction for bath. Slice shoots and place in cold water. Drink infusion. |
Direction for use: |
Adults: take a bath with the decoction everyday. Drink infusion as substitute for water. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Alcanzar; Quirico (Antique; ; ; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Antique |