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Family Amaryllidaceae
Common name: Bakong (Filipino); Poisonbulb (English)
Local name: Bakkung ( Ilk.)
Indication: back and chest pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease leaves with oil and heat over rice straw fire. Apply as poultice on back and chest.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Daligcon; Maximiana (Cagayan; Claveria; Caparikiar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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