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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English)
Local name: Iba (Il. Bis.)
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and wrap in a banana leaf. Heat and apply as warm poultice on affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bulanos; Barceliza (Iloilo; Cabatuan; Brgy. Amirang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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