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Family Cannaceae
Common name: Tikas (Filipino); Indian bread shot; Indian shot (English)
Local name: Saging-sagingan
Indication: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves. Add salt and apply directly to anal areas.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Recto; Cleminta (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Marigondon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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