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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Mirasol (Filipino); Sunflower; Wild sunflower; Annual sunflower (English)
Local name: Sunflower
Indication: infected wounds
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 to 4 leaves in 2 cups of water. Use as wound wash.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescents: Wash wound once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ihapon; Marciana (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Ilog; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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