TAWAL ULAD (Bla.)

To treat snake bite and rabies:

1. Force blood out of the wound.
2. Chew a tiny piece of the bark (about 0.5 inch) until a soft homogenate is formed with the saliva.
3. Place the chewed bark on top of the bitten area and wrap the wound and plant with a cloth.

To treat dengue:

1. Scrape off the bark/skin.
2. Collect about one (1) tablespoon and add to a hot water.
3. Have the patient drink the infusion.

To treat dysmenorrhea, constipation, or hypertension:

1. Boil the leaves in water.
2. Have the patient drink the decoction three (3) times daily.

To treat German measles or rashes:

1. Pound the roots and boil in water.
2. Have the patient drink the decoction.

Alternative method to treat snake bite, rabies, and dengue:

1. Chew a tiny piece of the bark and sip its extracts.
2. Do not swallow the bark.