Family |
Apocynaceae family |
Common name: |
Not provided |
Local name: |
salibotbot |
Indication: |
For toothache |
Plant part used: |
root, bark, and leaf |
Method of Preparation: |
Collect ample amoutn of roots, leaves and a piece of bark the size of a person's palm. Wash thoroughly. Scrape-off the outer layer of the bark. Boil the plant parts in two cups of water until one cup remains. Cool the decoction. |
Direction for use: |
Gargle half a cup of lukewarm decoction in the morning and half a cup in the evening. Continue treatment until pain subsides. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Delmonte MC |
Place gathered: |
Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Luceriano RP |
Abstracted by: |
QuitainA |
Date abstracted: |
Mar-14 |
Province: |
Samar Island |