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Polygala paniculata L. Print

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Family Polygalaceae
Common name: island snake-root (Engl.)
Local name: white flower
Indication: For flatulence
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Get desired amount of plant material. Wash thoroughly. Boil in two cups of water until one cup of decoction remains.
Direction for use: Drink three times a day before meals until pain subsides.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fabillio M
Place gathered: Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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