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Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume Print

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Family Orchidaceae
Common name: Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Local name: Tawa-tawa
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: sap
Method of Preparation: Gather at least 1/2 tbsp and pour the sap to the eye.
Direction for use: All ages: 2x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Kinlat; Ernestita (Maguindanao; ; ; ) (b) Pinto; Purfiria (Maguindanao; Cotabato; Tenoryo; ) & (c ) Bacuyon; Sulpicio (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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