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Family Moraceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: Kalatae (Tagabawa), Lagnub (Bisaya)
Indication: For menit e lawa (Tagabawa), kalintura (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice- Place 7 leaves of Kalatae on patient's forehead.
Direction for use: Use clean cloth to hold the poultice in place. Change the leaves when it's already dry.
Additional information: Menit e lawa refers to fever.
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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