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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Komprey (Filipino); Comfrey (English)
Local name: Comfrey
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: dried leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil dry leaves of comfrey in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sumagaysay ; Cresencia (Iloilo; Leganes; Guintas; ) & (b) Magsipoc; Cristina (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Supang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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