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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Artamisa
Indication: swelling limbs
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat a handful of leaves. Grease with coconut oil. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Andes; Pedro (Albay; Daraga; Sagpon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Albay

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