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Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume Print

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Family Orchidaceae
Common name: Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Local name: Tawa-tawa
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves/ bark
Method of Preparation: Apply leaves as poultice on the sprained part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice when it dries.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sabino; Constancia (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Omak; Paula (Bohol; Bilar; Roxas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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