Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J. Sm.
 
Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J. Sm.
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Family:
Polypodiaceae
Common name:
Oak-leaf fern (English), Pakpak lawin (Filipino)
Local name:
Palaypay (Hanunuo Mangyan), Dapo (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication:
Baos (Polio), Swelling due to polio
Plant part used:
Rhizome
Method of Preparation:
Poultice: Get enough roots and pound.
Direction for use:
Apply the poultice directly on the swelling due to polio.
Additional information:
Creeping rhizomes
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)