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Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken Print

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Family Crassulaceae
Common name: Katakataka (Filipino), Live-leaf-of-resurrection plant (Filipino)
Local name: Anlahiko (Hanunuo Mangyan), Kataka-taka (Filipino), Sambariba (Bisaya)
Indication: Fever
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get enough leaves and pound.
Direction for use: Apply and rub the poultice all over the patient's body.
Additional information: The sick person will feel the vapor coming out from his body.
Informant: Ausan Diado, Anding Bago
Place gathered: Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-09
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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