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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English)
Local name: Balite
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 - 3 roots in just enough water. Use decoction for cleansing wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lozano; Andres (Quezon; General Nakar; Anoling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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