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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Pandakaki (Filipino)
Local name: Busbusilak
Indication: hernia
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and add wine. Wrap with banana leaf and heat over charcoal. Let the patient sit on it.
Direction for use: Adults: do it once a day.
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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