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Corchorus capsularisL.; Corchorus olitoriusL Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Pasau-na-bilog; Pasau-na-haba (Filipino); Jute; Nalta jute (English); Saluyot (Iloko)
Local name: Pasaw (Il. Bis.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and apply as poultice or use juice for sponge.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply or sponge every night.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Capio; Soledad (Iloilo; Guimaras; Jordan; Liningwan; ) (b) Fernandez; Lolita (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Brgy. Salvacion; ) & (c ) Delgado; Jesus
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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