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Boehmeria nivea ( L. ) Gaudich. Print

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Family Urticaceae
Common name: China grass (English), Ramie (English), Lipang-aso (Filipino)
Local name: Rame (Tagabawa), Andalamay (Bisaya)
Indication: For "sammor"
Plant part used: Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation: Soaked leaves-Soak the leaves in a glass of tap water. If the water turns red, then the patient has sammor.
Direction for use: Let the patient drink the water if he or she is positive.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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