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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Tandang-aso (Filipino); Turkey berry; Devil's fig; Prickly solanum; (English) Batuang (Igorot)
Local name: Batuan (K. Bis.)
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Slice plenty of fruits. Place in a bottle. Add enough salt and little water. Preserve for 2 days and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: drink as needed. All ages: drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sarmiento; Aurora (Antique; Lawa-an; Fiscador; ) & (b) Rubiano; Concepcion (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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