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(a) Ageratum conyzoidesL. (b) Stachytarpheta jamaicensis(L.) Vahl Print

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Family (a) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols (b) Verbenaceae verbenas; verbnaces
Common name: (a) Bulak-manok (Filipino); Goat weed; Tropical whiteweed (English) (b) Kandikandilaan (Filipino); Devil's coach whip; Light-blue snakeweed (English)
Local name: (a) Kasapi-kasapi mix with (b) salimbago
Indication: fever
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix a handful each of both plants in enough water. Drink as lemonade.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bayao; Mantawasi (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Marinaut; Brgy. Lalabuan)
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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