DAMAY (Bla.)

To treat ugahip, nuka-nuka, and German measles:

1. Collect 21 leaves. Gently and continuously tap the leaves onto the affected skin.
2. Hang the leaves over a hearth until they wilt. It is believed that once the leaves wilt, the patient will be cured.

Alternative method to treat ugahip, nuka-nuka, and German measles:

1. Collect and use specific number of leaves per day. Rub lana (coconut oil) on each leaf.
2. Directly apply three (3) leaves onto the affected area on the 1st day. Use five (5) leaves on the 2nd day, nine (9) leaves on the 3rd day, and finally, 21 leaves on the 4th day.
3. Hang the leaves over a hearth after every procedure until they wilt. It is believed that once the leaves wilt, the patient will be cured.

To treat snake bite or swelling:

1. Scrape off the skin of the stem and boil it in water.
2. Have the patient drink the decoction.

To treat urinary tract infection, myoma, or appendicitis:

1. Collect the skin of the stem and scrape off the mucilage on its inner side.
2. Have the patient ingest the mucilage.