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Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume Print

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Family Orchidaceae
Common name: Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Local name: Tawwa (Ilk.)
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark to produce juice.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1 tbsp. of juice once a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 2 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lahip; Marcelo (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
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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