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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbati
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mendoza; Mercedez (Lanao del Norte; Kauswagan; Libertad; )
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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