MEDICINAL USES OF PLANTS 219 



Family MYRSINACEAE 



Genus ARDISIA 

 ARDISIA BOISSIERI A. D. C. Tagpo. 



A description of this species and its local names are given 

 in the section on food plants. 

 The leaves are used on wounds. 



Family PLUMBAGINACEAE 



Genus PLUMBAGO 



PLUMBAGO INDICA L. (P. rosea L.). Pampasapit. 



Local names: Hangad ng babde (Bataan) ; laurel (Manila, Camari- 

 nes) ; panting -panting (Cotabato) ; pampasapit (Tagalog). 



The roots are scraped and employed in poultices for headache. 

 The bark is a very effective blistering plaster, and is applied to 

 the spine in certain fevers. It is also said to be an antidyspeptic. 



Distribution: Bataan, Manila, Camarines, Laguna, Palawan, 

 Cotabato. 



PLUMBAGO ZEYLANICA L. SANGDIKfT. 



Local names: Banghang, talangkdu (Iloko) ; sampdga (Laguna); sang- 

 diklt, sangdidikit (Tagalog). 



The pounded roots are used for blistering. In decoction they 

 are employed as an antiscabious remedy. They are said also to 

 be ecbolic. 



Distribution: Northern and central Luzon, Palawan, Zam- 

 boanga. 



Family SAPOTACEAE 



Genus BASS I A 



BASSIA BETIS (Blanco) Merr. Betis. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names 

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



The bark and leaves of this plant are said to be useful for 

 curing the stomach pains of children. The latex applied to 

 the abdomen is said to expel worms. The powder of the bark 

 provokes sneezing. 



Genus MIMUSOPS 

 MIMUSOPS PARVI FOLIA R. Br. (M. elengi L.) Bansalagin. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names 

 are given in the section on official medicinal plants. 



The bark, as well as the unripe fruit, yields a powerful 

 astringent remedy. Both are used as a gargle to strengthen 

 the gums. They are further employed in lotions for ulcers, and 

 in urethral injections for gonorrhea. 



