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CardiovascularFreshwater perennial herbs Height: Not provided Leaves: The leaves range from 10-30 cm. wide, are heart shaped and broadly rounded. The upper side is water repellant and glossy green. Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Unexplained illness or maladies caused by witchcraft like daot, paktol, barang, hilo.. Preparation: Get the roots of each plant variety, wash and chop into small pieces. Put it in a bottle, mix with lana or coconut oil and let it soak.. Part used: roots
Preparation
Get the roots of each plant variety, wash and chop into small pieces. Put it in a bottle, mix with lana or coconut oil and let it soak.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, River areas | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, River areas
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
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- Local Name
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- Family
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- Category
- Cardiovascular
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Jul 20, 2018
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.