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(a) Campylospermum angustifolium (b) Graptophyllum pictum(L.) Griff. Print

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Family (a) Ochnaceae (b) Acanthaceae acanthaces
Common name: (a) Barsik (Filipino) (b) Kalpueng (Filipino); Caricature-plant (English)
Local name: (a) Karanyan mix with (b) balasbas
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves. Scrape stem and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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