KAYU TAWAL (Bla.)
Utilized Part
whole plant
Methods of Preparation & Administration
To treat, an infusion must be prepared as follows:
- Soak the skin of the roots in lana (coconut oil).
- Allow it to sit at room temperature for a couple of weeks.
To treat stomachache: Drink one (1) teaspoon of the decoction three (3) times a day to treat stomachache.
To treat snake bite, dengue, and rabies:
- Have the patient drink one (1) teaspoon of the same infusion three (3) times a day.
- Gently rub enough amount of the decoction on the bitten area (for snake bite and rabies) or whole body (for dengue).
Alternative method to treat stomachache (using leaves):
- Boil some leaves in water.
- Have the patient drink one (1) glass of the boiled water daily.
References
© Compendium of Medicinal Plants of Mount Matutum Protected Landscape, Mindanao, Philippines