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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talong (Filipino); Eggplant (English)
Local name: Talong
Indication: headache
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Slice 2 fruits. Add salt then apply as poultice at the forehead. Remove after 1/2 hour.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Laguardia; Pacio (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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