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Family Rubiaceae madders; rubiaces
Common name: Bankoro (Filipino); Indian mulberry (English)
Local name: Nino
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Apply poultice once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mercado; Esperanza (Leyte; Tanauan; Brgy. Canramos; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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