244 MINOR PRODUCTS OF PHILIPPINE FORESTS 



The roots are used locally as a cure for colds. The leaves 

 are applied to the forehead to relieve headache. An infusion 

 is used as a bath foi* women in childbirth. A tea made from the 

 leaves is used for stomach pains. A decoction of the leaves 

 is used as antidiarrhetic and antigastralgic. The decoction is 

 used also for aromatic baths in rheumatism. 



Genus CENTIPEDA 

 CENTIPEDA MINIMA (L.) A. Br. & Aschers. Harangan. 



Local names: Harangan (Tagalog, Bisaya) ; pisik (Bisaya). 



The leaves, squeezed between the fingers and inhaled, clear 

 the head by provoking sneezing. 



Distribution: Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Rizal, 

 Manila, Lanao. 



Genus CHRYSANTHEMUM 



CHRYSANTHEMUM INDICUM L. CHRYSANTHEMUM. 



Local names: Mansanilla a babassit (Union) ; manzanilla (Spanish- 

 Filipino) ; dolontas (Tagalog) . 



The heads, in infusion, are used as a carminative. 

 Distribution: Lepanto, Bontoc, Union, Manila, Camarines, 

 Malamaui Island, Occidental Negros. 



Genus CROSSOSTEPHIUM 

 CROSSOSTEPHIUM CHINENSE (L.) Merr. Absinth or Ajenjo. 



Local name: Ajenjo (Spanish). 



The leaves and tops in infusion are a carminative and are 

 said to be an emmenagogue. 



Distribution: Widely cultivated as a pot-plant. 



Genus ECLIPTA 

 ECLIPTA ALBA (L.) Hassk. Tultulisan. 



Local names: Higis-manuk, tinta-tintdhan (Tagalog); karimbudia 

 (Bontoc) ; salsallda (Mindoro) ; tinta-tintd (Uoko) ; tultulisan (Pangasi- 

 nan) ; yayaod (Batanes Islands) . 



The leaves and tops brewed in decoction are used in cases of 

 hepatitis. Pounded they are employed for healing wounds. 

 Distribution: Batanes Islands to Gotabato. 



Genus ELEPHANTOPUS 

 ELEPHANTOPUS SCABER L. PagbiiAu. 



Local names: Kabkdbon (Union); pagbildu (Tayabas). 



A decoction of the roots and leaves is used as a diuretic, febri- 

 fuge, and emollient. 



Distribution: Widely distributed throughout the Islands. 



