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Family Primulaceae primroses; primev?res
Common name: Tagpo (Filipino); Shoebutton; Shoebutton ardisia; Shoe-button ardisia (English)
Local name: Tagpo (K. Bis.)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3-7 pcs. roots in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults: agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Lacquia; Adela (Antique; Dao; Abaca; ) (b) Erispe; Rosalinda (Antique; ; ; ) & (c ) Cuario; Inocencio (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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