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Opuntia cochenillifera(L.) P. Mill. Print

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Family Cactaceae cactus
Common name: Dilang-baka (Filipino); Nopal de cochinilla (Spanish)
Local name: Dila ka baka ( K. Bis.)
Indication: cuts and wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves and apply as poultice on cuts and wounds.
Direction for use: All ages apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rectra; Natividad (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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