| Family |
Gentianaceae |
| Common name: |
Not provided |
| Local name: |
salak |
| Indication: |
For snake bite |
| Plant part used: |
bark |
| Method of Preparation: |
Get 6 inches of bark. Peel the outer layer of the bark. Scrape the inner layer and get ample amount of bark. |
| Direction for use: |
Chew bark until it produces juice. Swallow the juice and spit out the residue. |
| Additional information: |
The patient should not drink water to avoid the spreading of venom. The patient should also not sleep until already cured. |
| Informant: |
Delmonte MC |
| Place gathered: |
Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Luceriano RP |
| Abstracted by: |
QuitainA |
| Date abstracted: |
Mar-14 |
| Province: |
Samar Island |
