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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kamantigue (K.Bis)
Indication: boil and bruises
Plant part used: young flower
Method of Preparation: Pound enough flowers and apply as poultice on the affected areas.
Direction for use: Adults: apply everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cahilig; Tomas (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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