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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Lubi-lubi (Filipino); Black nighshade (English)
Local name: Tungaw-tungaw
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop a handful of roots and boil in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
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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