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Family Apocynaceae
Common name:
Local name: Linog (Bis.)
Indication: Sprain
Plant part used: Bark
Method of Preparation: Chop 1 piece of palm-sized bark. Scrape the bark and put in a bottle. Soak in "lana" (oil).
Direction for use: Massage it thoroughly to the affected area. May re-apply as needed.
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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