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Family Anacardiaceae
Common name: Ligas (Filipino)
Local name: Anagas (K. Bis)
Indication: itchiness
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Burn 7 leaves to ashes and add coconut oil. Apply on the itchy parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Maghari; Pablito (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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