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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Mirasol (Filipino); Sunflower; Wild sunflower; Annual sunflower (English)
Local name: Sunflower
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: fresh flower
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 flowers in 3 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hollman; Zoilo (Benguet; Itogon; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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