Typha sp.
 
Typha sp.
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Family:
Typhaceae
Common name:
Not provided
Local name:
Mangimbae (Tagakaulo)
Indication:
For protection from "mangkallat", para dili muduol ang mangkallat
Plant part used:
Mature leaves
Method of Preparation:
Incense- Obtain about 2 handful mature leaves. Subject it to fire.
Direction for use:
Use as an incense. Make sure every part of the house is incensed.
Additional information:
Place or hang Mangimbae plant parts inside the house to protect the people from the supernatural being "mangkallat" from entering the house.
Informant:
Clarita Inantay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered:
Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao
Gathered by / Date gathered:
12/11/2012
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
10/03/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagakaolo