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Family Lamiaceae?
Common name: Beachwood, Gmelina (English), Gimelina (Filipino)
Local name: Gemelina (Tagakaulo), Gimelina (Tagalog)
Indication: For gas or colic pain, panuhot (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Bark and Leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction or Compress-Boil the bark and the leaves in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction until the pain is resolved, the decoction could also be applied as a compress on the affected part.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alicia Sabigla - Mananamok (Tagakaolo) Mananabang (Bisaya) - traditional birth attendant
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Pinalpalan, Sitio Binacalan
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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