SAMPALOK
For Colds
Boil the choppped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes, or until the water is
reduced to half its volume. Allow to cool and strain.
Divide the decoction into 3 parts and drink 1 part every after each meal.
The following measurements should guide you:
Condition of leaves
Dried leaves, Fresh leaves of Patient (crushed) (chopped)
Age
Adult 8 tbsp. 10 tbsp.
7-12 years 4 tbsp. 5 tbsp.
2-6 years 2 tbsp. 2½ tbsp.
For wounds and itchiness:
Boil one to two handfuls of the chopped plant material in a pot of water for 15 minutes.
Let cool and strain. Use the decoction twice a day for washing the wound or itchy
portion.
Source: Mga Halamang Gamot, No. 4