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(a) Ageratum conyzoidesL. (b) Hyptis suaveolens(L.) Poit. Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Lamiaceae mints; menthes
Common name: (a) Bulak-manok (Filipino); Goat weed; Tropical whiteweed (English) (b) Suob-kabayo (Filipino); Bush-tea-bush; Pignut (English)
Local name: (a) Kasapi-kasapi mix with (b) mengiyak a lupa
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze the leaves to produce juice. Drop juice directly to the eyes (5 drops).
Direction for use: All ages: Every hour.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kali; Saifodin (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Madaya Lilod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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