Family |
Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns |
Common name: |
Bulak-damo (Filipino); Wild ipecacuanha; Bloodflower; Hierba de la cucaracha; Scarlet milkweed |
Local name: |
Bulak castila |
Indication: |
febrifuge |
Plant part used: |
leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Boil enough leaves in vinegar. Wash the feet and knees with the decoction. Apply boiled leaves as poultice on forehead and chest. |
Direction for use: |
All ages: Apply as needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Melencion; Lourdes (Quezon; ; Brgy. Guinhawa; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Quezon |