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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: Herba sta. Maria
Indication: colic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Wrap a handful of leaves in banana leaf and heat. Apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baderoso; Prodencio (Palawan; Puerto Princessa; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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