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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Tsaang-gubat (Filipino); Scorpionbush (English)
Local name: Tsa (K. Bis.)
Indication: colic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults: take 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Guardo; Beatriz (Antique; Baybay Sebaste; Zaldivar; ) (b) Barrito; Murita (Antique; ; ; ) & (c ) Ayson; Alberto (Antique; Anini-y; San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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