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Sambucus javanica Reinw. ex Blume Print

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Family Adoxaceae
Common name: sauko (Tag.); Chinese elder, elderberry, elder flowers, sweet elder, Javanese elder (Engl.); balabo, kalako (Buk.); galamat, kalamat, lulamat (Ig.)
Local name: bungliw
Indication: For rheumatism
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Wrap in banana leaf. Add vinegar. Express juice.
Direction for use: Take by mouth.
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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