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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talong (Filipino); Eggplant (English)
Local name: Briginas (Manobo)
Indication: syphilis
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop a handful of roots and boil in 3 glasses of water. Cool before drinking the decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Higamgam; Agrifina (Agusan del Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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