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Family Calophyllaceae
Common name: Bitaog (Filipino); Sweet-scented calophyllum; Mastwood; Alexandrian laurel (English)
Local name: Palo maria
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Drop latex in a clean cloth. Heat over a fire. Poultice to the chest.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Buenaventura; Angel (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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