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Poikilospermum erectum (Blanco) Merr. Print

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Family Urticaceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: Mopol (Tagabawa), Hanopol (Tagalog)
Indication: For bitten by "not-like-ours", para sa paakon sa dili-ingon-nato
Plant part used: Flower bud-popularly known as ngipon sa mopol since its shape resembles the shape of a tooth (canine).
Method of Preparation: Scorched flower- Obtain a handful of flower then scorch or roast the gathered flowers.
Direction for use: Apply the soot directly on the affected body part.
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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