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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Puriket (Filipino); Beggar's ticks; Hairy beggarticks; Common beggarticks; Romerillo; Cobbler's pegs; Fisi`uli; Spanish needles (English)
Local name: Tuway-tuway (Ceb.)
Indication: early stage of goiter
Plant part used: leaves and stem
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and stem. Apply as poultice around the neck.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tagaro; Pedro (Camiguin; Mambajao; Brgy. Lakas; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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