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(a) Kalanchoe pinnata(Lam.) Pers. (b) Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume Print

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Family (a) Crassulaceae stonecrops; orpins (b) Orchidaceae
Common name: (a) Katakataka (Filipino); Cathedral bells (English) (b) Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Angelico with (b) tawa-tawa
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: (a) leaves; (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 1 leaf and 5 leaves of tawa-tawa. Squeeze juice to the eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Servo; Teodora (Romblon; ; Brgy. Capaclar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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