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Family Compositae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: herba maria
Indication: For puno
Plant part used: leaf (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Express juice from fresh plant material. Add coconut oil.
Direction for use: Apply the above preparation on baby's head.
Additional information: A child is afflicted with puno of her/his scalp itches. Itching may cause wounds on scalp.
Informant: Lazarra W
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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