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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbati
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves. Poultice around affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mascardo; Paulino (Cebu; ; ; ) & (b) Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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