Thottea philippinensis Quisumb.
Thottea philippinensis Quisumb.
Family:
Aristolochiaceae
Common name:
Not provided
Local name:
kotikot
Indication:
For pasma
Plant part used:
root
Method of Preparation:
Express juice from plant materials. Add water from young coconut.
Direction for use:
Take 1 glass by mouth. Apply sapal (strained plant materials) on affected part.
Additional information:
Pasma is manifested by hand tremor, cold perspiration, headache, and fainting. It is caused by exposure to heat followed by exposure to the cold.
Informant:
Lambino M, Galit J
Place gathered:
Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by:
QuitainA
Date abstracted:
Mar-14
Province:
Samar Island