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1 Uncollected 2 Gossypium?hirsutum?L., G. barbadense L. Print

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Family ?1 Uncollected 2 Malvaceae
Common name: 1 No Provided 2 Cotton (English), Bulak (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Dila-dila (Tagabawa), 2 Bukel (Tagabawa), Bulak (Tagalog), Gapas (Bisaya)
Indication: For nose bleed , para sa nasubaan og dugo
Plant part used: Young leaves `
Method of Preparation: Squeezed leaves/ Aromatic Bath- Obtain a handful of young leaves. Squeeze to extract the juice.
Direction for use: Mix the juice in a glass of water. Use the water to wash the face of the patient and apply the remaining water on patient's head, specifically the fontanel (alimpo).
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aurelia Enok- (mabalian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala,Old Bulatukan
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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