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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Mosbaten
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew and apply as poultice around the boil.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Surotan; Rareika (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) & (b) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
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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