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Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. Or Merremia sp. Print

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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: takip-kohol, takip-suso, taingan-daga, tapi_gan-daga (Tag.); tiger grass, spade leaf (Engl.); hahanghalo (C. Bis.); panggaga (Sub.); pispising (Bon.); tagaditak (Iv.); yahong-yahong (S-L. Bis.)
Local name: burakan
Indication: For stroke
Plant part used: young leaf (a pair of white and red leaves)
Method of Preparation: Collect young burakan leaves. Heat leaves for about 2-3 minutes
Direction for use: Place leaves on the paralyzed or affected part of the body while gently massaging it. Do this in the morning and afternoon.
Additional information: This improves blood circulation.
Informant: Basada LC
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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