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Family Moraceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: Kalatae (Tagabawa), Lagnub (Bisaya)
Indication: For masakit ke ulo (Tagabawa)
Plant part used: Mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice- Gather at least 3 pieces of leaves.
Direction for use: Directly place the leaves on the forehead of the patient, change when it's already dry.
Additional information: Masakit ke ulo refers to head ache.
Informant: FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with the members of Lucatong-Biangan Bagobo Association : Remedios Kabaling, Gloria Sandangan, Juanita de Dios Imban, Gabriel Tampulong, Elinita Karan
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Brgy. Biangan, Sitio Lucatong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 19/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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