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Jasminum sambac(L.) Aiton Print

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Family Oleaceae olives
Common name: Sampaguita (Filipino); Arabian jasmin (English)
Local name: Sampaguita
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Soak 2 habdful of flowers in a basin of water for overnight. Use the infusion to wash eyes every morning.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Gomez; Isidro (Pampanga; Mabalacat; Mamatitang; ) (b) Felix; Melito (Pampanga; Magalang; San Pablo; ) & (c ) Dumecdec; Rosing (Pampanga; Angeles City; Salapumangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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