| Family |
Capparaceae |
| Common name: |
bayabas-uak, dauag, dawag, halubagat-kahoi, malarayat-kahoi, salimbagat, tinikan (Tag.); capertree, caper thorn (Engl.); abu_gung (P. Bis.); balituk (Buk.); kasuit (Pamp.); salimomo, saluasua (Bis.); tarabtab, tarabtab-ual, taraptap (Ilk.) |
| Local name: |
salimbagat |
| Indication: |
For pasma |
| Plant part used: |
leaf (dried) |
| Method of Preparation: |
Chop plant material into small pieces then sun-dry. When already dry, add half a liter of kerosene. |
| Direction for use: |
Rub/massage plant materials onto body. |
| Additional information: |
Do not take a bath until 3 days after massage. Pasma is manifested by hand tremors, cold perspiration, headache, and fainting. It is caused by exposure to heat followed by exposure to cold. |
| Informant: |
Same_ano L |
| Place gathered: |
Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Luceriano RP |
| Abstracted by: |
QuitainA |
| Date abstracted: |
Mar-14 |
| Province: |
Samar Island |
