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Family Rosaceae roses
Common name: Sapinit (Filipino); Molucca bramble; Molucca raspberry; Wild raspberry; Wild blackberry; Eelkek (English)
Local name: Sapinit (K. Bis.)
Indication: eye diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and wrap in a banana leaf. Heat. Place in clean thin cloth and squeeze to extract juice. Drop juice into the eye.
Direction for use: Adults: apply after cleansing the eyes with water.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Magbanua; Benjamin (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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