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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Dog's tongue (English), Dilang-aso (Filipino)
Local name: Ligman (Tagacaulo), Dilang-aso (Tagalog)
Indication: For beri-beri
Plant part used: Roots and Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Collect 3 pieces of roots and young leaves then boil in 2 cups of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction until the affliction is gone.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Divina Salipad Monan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 02/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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