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Diplazium esculentum(Retz.) Sw. Print

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Family Woodsiaceae cliff ferns
Common name: Pako (Filipino); Edible fern; Vegetable fern (English)
Local name: Pako (Waray)
Indication: falling hair
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and collect juice. Use juice to massage the scalp.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply juice once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Acevedo; Josefina (Leyte; Palo; Brgy. Naga-Naga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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