Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Manihot esculentaCrantz Print

Back

Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Kamoteng-kahoy
Indication: headache
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Add coconut oil on pounded leaves and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

Back