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Family Pteridaceae
Common name: Pagong-pagongan (Filipino)
Local name: Paku-pakuan
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: whole young plant
Method of Preparation: Boil the whole plant in enough water. Drink decocyion.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mendoza; Bernardo (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Magalit; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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