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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Hilbas
Indication: measles
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water overnight. Drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Children: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hagos; Melquidisa (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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