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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talong (Filipino); Eggplant (English)
Local name: Tagutong a ko da
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Burn a handful of seeds. Add a few drops of coconut oil. Smoke the patient until ache is relieved of the pain.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Batugen; Hadji Jamalia (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; Poblacion; )
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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