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Common name:
Local name: Bunga (Bis.)
Indication: Unexplainable illness or maladies caused by "witchcraft" like daot, paktol, barang
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Get enough amount of roots and wash. Chop the roots into small pieces and put in a bottle with "lana" (coconut oil).
Direction for use: Apply adequate amount of "lana" on the pulsating area.
Additional information:
Informant: Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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