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Family Phyllanthaceae
Common name:
Local name: Boko-boko (Bis.)
Indication: Thrush (infection caused by fungi)
Plant part used: Fruits
Method of Preparation: Get 3 fruits and wash it. Slightly roast the fruits for 1 min.
Direction for use: Let the person chew the fruits until the sore peel off from the lips.
Additional information:
Informant: Vicente Bolongon Macalisang (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Spythaphyllum
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 27/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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