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Family Commelinaceae Spiderwort Family
Common name: Alikbangon (Filipino); Benghal dayflower; Jio (English)
Local name: Alikbangon
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 - 9 leaves in 3 or 4 cups of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 2 to 3 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almario; Kulas (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Tangelion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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