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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Tabako (Filipino); Tobacco; Cultivated tobacco (English)
Local name: Tabako
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a leaf and squeeze out the juice. Use as eyedrops.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Demetrio; Acosta (Albay; Bucacay; Cagraray; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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