| Family |
Marantaceae arrowroot; prayer-plant |
| Common name: |
Bamban (Filipino); Banban (Tag.;Bik.;Bis.;Bag.;Ibn.) |
| Local name: |
Banban |
| Indication: |
relapse after giving birth |
| Plant part used: |
roots |
| Method of Preparation: |
Cut into pieces. Boil in just enough water to produce a decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Drink 1/2 cup decoction on the first day after giving birth. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Ritual; Angel (Quezon; Aurora; San Luis; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
