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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kamantigue (K.Bis)
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in 1/2 cup of water for 10-15 minutes. Use decoction for cleansing the bitten areas.
Direction for use: All ages: do it 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ballescas; Gloria (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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