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Mikania cordata (Burm.) BL Robinson Print

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Family Compositae
Common name: bikas (Tag.); climbing hemp weed, heartleaf hempvine, mile-a-minute (Engl.); detitid (Ig.); tamburakan (Tagb.); uoko (Bon.)
Local name: akopar
Indication: for flu-like symptoms
Plant part used: leaf (young and fresh)
Method of Preparation: Prepare decoction from plant material.
Direction for use: Take 1 cup decoction by mouth. Use the rest as sponge bath and foot bath while lukewarm.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pajares J
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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