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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Hilbas
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves and succulent stem
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of stem and leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take 2-3 tsp. every 2 hours. Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction every 2 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Napalinga; Apolonia (Negros Occidental; Hinigaran; Namunga; ) (b) Sexion; Leah (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy V; ) & (c ) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; )
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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