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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 7 leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Add 2 to 3 drops of petroleum. Rub enough to the armpit.
Direction for use: Adults: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bumatay; Victoria (Nueva Viscaya; Bagabag; San Pedro; ) (b) Fernandez; Alberto (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; San Luis; ) & (c ) Dulnuan; Fernando (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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