Heliotropium indicum L.
 
Heliotropium indicum L.
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Family:
Boraginaceae
Common name:
Trompang elepante (Filipino), Indian turnsole (English), Indian heliotrope (English)
Local name:
Makabra (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication:
Vomiting and diarrhea
Plant part used:
Any part
Method of Preparation:
Decoction: Get enough part of makabra and boil.
Direction for use:
Drink the decoction as often as desired until symptoms are resolved.
Additional information:
Dies during summer.
Informant:
Tipon bago
Place gathered:
Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered:
2012
Abstracted by:
Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted:
2013-01-11
Province:
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)