Bawan Flano (Bla.)

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© Compendium of Medicinal Plants of Mount Matutum Protected Landscape, Mindanao, Philippines
© Compendium of Medicinal Plants of Mount Matutum Protected Landscape, Mindanao, Philippines

Scientific Name

Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S.Moore

Family
Asteraceae

Other Local Names

Bawan Ambok
Location
Brgy. Miasong, Tupi, South Cotabato
Mode of Preparation
Poultice
Claims/Usage
Wound Healing

Utilized Part

leaves, stem

Methods of Preparation & Administration

To treat wounds:

  1. Wash the wounds with clean water.
  2. Crush some young leaves and squeeze off the extracts directly onto the wounds.

To treat hypertension:

  1. Cut a stem (soft part) at least 2-3 inches in length and scrape off its skin.
  2. Chew the peeled stem and sip the extracts