Ruellia blechumL.
 
Ruellia blechumL.
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Family:
Acanthaceae acanthaces
Common name:
Sapin-sapin (Filipino); Browne's blechum (English)
Local name:
Sapin-sapin
Indication:
stops bleeding of wounds
Plant part used:
stems and leaves
Method of Preparation:
Pound enough stems with leaves and apply as poultice on affected part(s).
Direction for use:
All ages: As needed.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Palma; Palerma (Pampanga; Bacolor; Sta. Inez; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Pampanga