Angiopteris?evecta?( Forst. ) Hoffm.
 
Angiopteris?evecta?( Forst. ) Hoffm.
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Family:
Marattiaceae?
Common name:
Giant fern (English)
Local name:
Malawigay (Tagakaulo)
Indication:
To prevent the dislodgement of uterus during delivery , pahinlo sa matris
Plant part used:
Roots
Method of Preparation:
Decoction-Get a handful of Malawigay roots, boil in a glass of water, let it simmer for a minute.
Direction for use:
Drink the decoction before giving birth.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Lionila Sumandil-Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife
Place gathered:
Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Biao
Gathered by / Date gathered:
20/11/2012
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
10/03/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagakaolo