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Pseudoelephantopus spicatus (Juss.) Rohr. Print

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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Dog's tongue (English), Dilang-aso (Filipino)
Local name: Ligman (Tagakaulo)
Indication: For energy post-delivery
Plant part used: Roots and Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Obtain a handful of roots and 7 pieces of young leaves. Boil the roots and young leaves in 2 glasses of water, wait until 1 or 1/2 glass is left.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction as desired or until the affliction is gone.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mayonan Malagante Bansila mananabang- traditional birth attendant mamolongay- (general practitioner)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Demuluk, Sitio Malandog
Gathered by / Date gathered: 01/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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