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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English)
Local name: Balite
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound a piece bark and apply on sprains.
Direction for use: Everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Linamon; Poblacion; )
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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