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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Komprey (Filipino); Comfrey (English)
Local name: Comfrey
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3-5 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce a glassful decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glassful 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duyao; Dominador (Ilocos Norte; Nueva Era; Barikir; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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