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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Mirasol (Filipino); Sunflower; Wild sunflower; Annual sunflower (English)
Local name: Kasemang
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves over a flame. Apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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