1. Bleeding Wound
Any cut or abrasion on the skin that causes blood loss.
Wash the young leaves. Crush and extract the juice from the leaves.
Put a few drops of the juice directly on the wound.
Apply the crushed leaves as a poultice. Bandage snugly but not too tightly to avoid cutting off circulation.
2. Sinusitis Treatment
Inflammation of the tissues lining the sinuses, often causing facial pain and pressure.
Heat 10 fresh leaves (4 at a time) directly over the fire without burning them.
While still hot, apply the leaves: On the forehead for frontal sinusitis, or On the cheeks near the nose for maxillary sinusitis.
3. Sprained Ankle or Wrist
A wrenching of a joint that stretches or tears the ligaments.
Crush 10 leaves.
Apply directly as a poultice for 10 minutes, 3 times a day.
Other Treatment Steps:
Replace the cooled leaves with newly heated ones until all 10 are used. Do this 2 times a day.
Possible allergic reactions in rare cases.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
- Mayana (*Coleus blumei*) in Sibuyan Island is usually found in **home gardens and backyards**, planted mainly as an **ornamental plant** and also used in traditional medicine.
- Classification: Native/Indigenous