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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Balimbing (Filipino); Carambola (English)
Local name: Bayambang
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Apply as poultice on affected parts.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paragas; Marcela (Catanduanes; Virac; Lanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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