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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Rangga
Indication: ringworm
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of flowers and mix with a pinch of panotsa. Poultice on the affected parts.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Demetrio; Acosta (Albay; Bucacay; Cagraray; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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