Leea manillensis Walp.
 
Leea manillensis Walp.
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Family:
Leeaceae
Common name:
Mali-mali (Filipino), Abang-abang (Filipino), Red leea (English)
Local name:
Mal-mali (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication:
Swelling
Plant part used:
Leaves
Method of Preparation:
Get enough quantity of leaves, wrap on a banana leaf and singe on fire.
Direction for use:
Apply on the affected part and secure with bandage.
Additional information:
Small tree around 14 ft. Flower: Red, If the swelling is immature it will shrink into normal state while mature swelling will expel the pus.
Informant:
Ausan Diado, Anding Bago
Place gathered:
Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered:
2012
Abstracted by:
Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted:
2013-01-09
Province:
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)