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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Bulak-damo (Filipino); Wild ipecacuanha; Bloodflower; Hierba de la cucaracha; Scarlet milkweed
Local name: Nio
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the young leaves. Rub juice on affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Palaruan; Alicia (Camarines Sur; Naga City; Libotin; ) (b) Abarientos; Paz (Camarines Sur; Iriga City; San Nicolas; ) (c ) Tucay; Maximo (Camarines Sur; Pili; San Antonio; ) & (d) San Pablo; Rizalina (Camarines Sur; Naga City; Calanag; )
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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