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Cananga odorata(Lam.) Hook. f. & Thomson Print

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Family Annonaceae custard apples
Common name: Ilang-ilang (Filipino); Ylang-ylang (English)
Local name: Ilang-ilang
Indication: underarm odor
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil in 7 leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Add 2-3 drops of petroleum. Apply it on the armpit.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply decoction on the armpit 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de la Cruz; Elias (Nueva Ecija; Cabanatuan City; ; Bo. Pagas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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