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Calotropis gigantea(L.) W.T. Aiton Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kapal-kapal (Filipino); Giant milkweed (English)
Local name: Biton
Indication: hernia
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a leaf and apply directly in the lower abdomen.
Direction for use: Daily
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mayores; Angeles (Camarines Sur; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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