| Family |
Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes |
| Common name: |
Alim (Filipino); Alum (Bikol) |
| Local name: |
Alum |
| Indication: |
sprain |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Gently heat 2-3 leaves and apply as poultice on the affected parts of the body. Wrap pounded leaves on the banana leaf. Heat over flame and extract juice. Use the juice in massaging the sprained part(s) of the body. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Grantes; Regino (Davao; Mati; Brgy. Dsing; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Davao |
