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Family Woodsiaceae cliff ferns
Common name: Pako (Filipino); Edible fern; Vegetable fern (English)
Local name: Pako-pako
Indication: cough
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in enough water to produce decoction. Add sugar to sweeten.
Direction for use: Adults and Children: Drink 1 glass decoction 2 x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mallo; Elena (Negros Occidental; Villadolid; Banua; Sagwa)
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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