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Opuntia cochenillifera(L.) P. Mill. Print

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Family Cactaceae cactus
Common name: Dilang-baka (Filipino); Nopal de cochinilla (Spanish)
Local name: Dila-dila baka
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almoguera; Godofredo (Masbate; Aroroy; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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