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(a) Rubus moluccanusL. (b) Saccharum spontaneumL. Print

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Family (a) Rosaceae roses (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Sapinit (Filipino); Molucca bramble; Molucca raspberry; Wild raspberry; Wild blackberry; Eelkek (English) (b) Talahib (Filipino); Wild sugarcane (English)
Local name: (a) Sapinit with (b) tigbao
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: (a) tops (b) tops
Method of Preparation: Crush equal proportion of tops. Wrap in a clean cloth. Squeeze juice directly to the eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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