Family |
Gentianaceae |
Common name: |
Not provided |
Local name: |
salak |
Indication: |
For snake bite |
Plant part used: |
bark |
Method of Preparation: |
Get 6 inches of bark. Peel the outer layer of the bark. Scrape the inner layer and get ample amount of bark. |
Direction for use: |
Chew bark until it produces juice. Swallow the juice and spit out the residue. |
Additional information: |
The patient should not drink water to avoid the spreading of venom. The patient should also not sleep until already cured. |
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 |