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Family Pedaliaceae pedaliums
Common name: Linga (Filipino); Sesame (English)
Local name: Lunga
Indication: smallpox
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Press. Apply as poultice all over the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Casenillo; Leonisa (Lanao del Norte; Salvador; Paniliwad-on; )
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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