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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Pasau-na-bilog; Pasau-na-haba (Filipino); Jute; Nalta jute (English); Saluyot (Iloko)
Local name: Takayaka (Manobo) tugaong (Ceb.)
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Roast the seeds. Pound into powder form. Soak in 1/2 glass of water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adults: drink 1/2 glass everyday before bedtime
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Binatlao; Vicente (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
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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