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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English)
Local name: Balite (Ceb.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 3 glasses of water until 2 glasses remains.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramos; Arsenio (Davao; Digos; Luna Extension; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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