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Family Calophyllaceae
Common name: Bitaog (Filipino); Sweet-scented calophyllum; Mastwood; Alexandrian laurel (English)
Local name: Palo maria
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Wrap in hot cloth. Place on chest.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply every time hard breathing occurs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Foz; Vicente (Romblon; Tablas Island; Odiongan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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