| Family |
Musaceae |
| Common name: |
Abaca (English), Manila hemp (English), Abaka (Filipino) |
| Local name: |
Abaka (Bisaya and Tagalog) |
| Indication: |
Para dili moniwang ang inahan (Bisaya), for mothers to gain weight after giving birth |
| Plant part used: |
Roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Decoction- Boil 4 pieces of roots in 2 glasses of water. |
| Direction for use: |
The mother should drink 1 glass once a day after meal. |
| Additional information: |
It is perceived that a person who has more body mass is considered to be healthy. Health is equated to body's mass or size. |
| Informant: |
Datu Ansag Mansimoy-at |
| Place gathered: |
Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
09/05/2013 |
| Abstracted by: |
Cabero JD |
| Date abstracted: |
10/03/2014 |
| Province: |
Davao - Talaingod Manobo |
