Poikilospermum erectum (Blanco) Merr.
 
Poikilospermum erectum (Blanco) Merr.
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Family:
Urticaceae
Common name:
Not provided
Local name:
Mopol (Tagabawa), Hanopol (Tagalog)
Indication:
For sinnat (Tagabawa), "bughat"
Plant part used:
Flower bud-popularly known as ngipon sa mopol since its shape resembles the shape of a tooth (canine).
Method of Preparation:
Infusion-Boil a handful of flower bud in a glass of water.
Direction for use:
Drink the infusion until condition improves.
Additional information:
Sinnat s commonly translated into English as relapse. Usually described as a condition where in a person recovered from an ilness then suddenly gets sick again shortly after.
Informant:
Aurelia Enok- (mabalian)
Place gathered:
North Cotabato, Makilala,Old Bulatukan
Gathered by / Date gathered:
16/02/2013
Abstracted by:
Cabero JD
Date abstracted:
05/02/2014
Province:
Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo