MEDICINAL USES OP PLANTS 187 



Family ANNONACEAE 



Genus ALPHONSEA 



ALPHONSEA ARBOREA (Blanco) Merr. Bol6n. 



Local names: Bolon (Camarines) ; kaldi (Zambales, Laguna) ; lanutam. 



(Lejrte, Mindoro, Tayabas) ; UmHtan-it'um (Ticao Island); sapiro (Cebu). 



The fruit of this tree is boiled and used locally as a cure for 

 fever. A decoction of the fruits is a good remedy in amenorrhea. 

 Distribution: Central Luzon to Davao. 



Genus GONIOTHALAMUS 

 GONIOTHALAMUS AMU YON (Blanco) Merr. AMtJYONG. 



A description of this species and its local names are given in 

 the section on fiber plants. 



The seeds cooked with oil make an effective liniment in rheu- 

 matic complaints. In decoction they are used in tympanites. 



Family LAURACEAE. 



Genus CINNAMOMUM 



CINNAMOMUM MERCADOI Vidal Kalin&ag. 



A description and figure pf this species and its local names 

 are given in the section on resins, gums, and oils. 



The bark has rubefacient properties and is utilized as a re- 

 medy for headaches and rheumatism. It is also chewed for 

 stomach troubles, and is used in tuberculosis. It is sometimes 

 substituted for cinnamon as a condiment. 



CINNAMOMUM MINDANAENSE Elm. MINDANAO CINNAMON. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names 

 are given in the section on resins, gums, and oils. 



The bark is used in the same manner as is Ceylon cinna- 

 mon. Filipinos use it in decoction with ginger, star anise 

 (IlKcium anisatum), and sugar as a stomachic beverage, and 

 also at breakfast. It is a very agreeable and hygienic drink. 



The leaves yield a stimulant and carminative medicine. 



Genus LITSEA 

 LITSEA GLUTINOSA (Lour.) C. B. Rob. Sabl6t. 



Local names: Balangdnan (Mindoro); butus (Bataan) ; dalduen (Isabe- 

 la) ; dungul (Cagayan); lauat (Masbate) ; lokblut (Amburayan); lomd- 

 ngog (Guimaras Island) ; malakakdo (Bataan) ; mdrang (Polillo) ; 

 mipipi (Ticao Island) ; olos-olos (Pangasinan) ; parasabMt (Zambales) ; 

 sablot (Union, Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, Isabela) ; siblot (Cagayan) ; tagu- 

 tugan (Camarines); tayakpok (Agusan) ; tubjus (Batanes Islands). 



The bark is used in decoction for the cure of intestinal catarrh. 

 Distribution: Cagayan to Cotabato. 



