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 |