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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talong (Filipino); Eggplant (English)
Local name: Eggplant
Indication: to relieve boil swellings
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Mash the fruit and apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Juan; Leonora (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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