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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English)
Local name: Camias
Indication: pimples and mumps
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and crush them. Bring out the juice. Apply to skin with pimples or mumps.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lorena; Segundo (Benguet; Sablan; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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