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Family Melastomataceae
Common name:
Local name: Lagikaw (Bis.)
Indication: Dili makatulog (failed to sleep)
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 3 leaves and then heat over low fire.
Direction for use: Patch the heated leaves on the forehead and secure with bandage.
Additional information:
Informant: Bienvinido Go-oc Ponce (healer)
Place gathered: Purok Gumamela, Barangay San Antonio, Siquijor
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 07/07/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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