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Family Begoniaceae
Common name: Angel-wing begonia (English)
Local name: Lambo-lambo (Talaingod manobo)
Indication: Pampatambok sa bata, for babies to gain weight
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil 2 pieces of lambo-lambo roots in 2 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Let the mother drink 1 glass of the decoction only once a day before giving birth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tongig Mansimoy-at
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 09/05/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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