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Family (a) Not provided (b) Not provided (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Not provided (c ) Rice (English); Basi
Local name: (a) Apato (Ilk.) mix with (b) rice straw ( c) basi (rice wine)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: dried roots and leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush 3 leaves and 2 pieces of roots 5 inches long. Mix with a handful of rice straw then burn. Mix ash with 2 glasses of basi.
Direction for use: Massage mixture to the chest once a day before sleeping.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Reyes; Florencio (Kalinga Apayao; Rizal; Liwan East; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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