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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kamantigue
Indication: burns
Plant part used: leaves or flowers
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves or flowers. Add salt and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Valejo; Estrella (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion ; ) & (b) Padilla; Leoncia (Capiz; Roxas City; 105 Burgos St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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