makabuhay
makabúhay with stress marks
medicinal vine for fever/malaria
Also means
Makabuhay also literally means 'one that gives life' and is used figuratively to describe anything life-giving or restorative.
Usage Note
Makabuhay (Tinospora rumphii or Tinospora crispa) is a native Philippine medicinal vine traditionally used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases. Its name means 'life-giving' in Tagalog, reflecting its reputation in indigenous herbal medicine. The plant is recognized in the Philippine National Formulary and continues to be used in both traditional healing and scientific research.
Examples
" Ginamot ng makabuhay ang lagnat. "
Natural Translation
The medicinal vine treated the fever.
Literal Translation
Treated by-the medicinal-vine the fever.
" Mapait ang makabuhay. "
Natural Translation
The medicinal vine is bitter.
Literal Translation
Bitter the medicinal vine.
" Noong unang panahon, pinakukuluan ng mga matatanda ang makabuhay upang gawing inumin laban sa lagnat at sakit ng tiyan. "
Natural Translation
In the old days, the elders boiled the makabuhay vine to make a drink against fever and stomach ailments.
Literal Translation
In old time, boiled by-the elders the medicinal-vine to make drink against fever and ailment of stomach.
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