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Melanolepis multiglandulosa(Reinw. ex Blume) Rchb. f. & Zoll. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Alim (Filipino); Alum (Bikol)
Local name: Alem
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape the bark. Wrap in a clean cloth. Squeeze out the juice and drop directly to the eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: Once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Berllanas; Rosita (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (b) Bangadan; Simana (Maguindanao; Sultan Kudarat; Makaquiling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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