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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Balimbing (Filipino); Carambola (English)
Local name: Balimbing
Indication: chicken pox
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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