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Nicotiana tabacumL. Print

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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Tabako (Filipino); Tobacco; Cultivated tobacco (English)
Local name: Nikotiana
Indication: analgesic or pain reliever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew the leaves. Eat the chewed leaves except the juice.
Direction for use: Adults: Until tolerated.
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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