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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: Malabuwaya (Talaingod manobo), Dilang-aso (Tagalog)
Indication: For kalintura (Bisaya), fever (English)
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil 5 roots in 2 cups of water until 1 cup remains.
Direction for use: Drink any amount after meal 3 times a day until patient is well.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Teody 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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