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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English)
Local name: Ibag (Manobo)/ iba (Ceb.)/ sirinate (Manobo)
Indication: mumps
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tanosa; Josefina (Agusan del Norte; Dumalagan; ; )
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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