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Breynia vitis-idaea (Burm. f.) Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae/Phyllanthaceae
Common name: Matang-hipon (Tag.); indian snowberry (Engl.)
Local name: Tulog-tulog dagko (Bis.)
Indication: Fever
Plant part used: Leaves and stem
Method of Preparation: Burn the leaves and stem until these turn to ashes.
Direction for use: Apply and rub on the forehead until the fever reduce.
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: 27/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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