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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katyubong (Waray) or Katsubong (Cbno)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: flowers and leaves
Method of Preparation: Chop dried flowers and leaves into small pieces. Make a cigarette out of it. Smoke.
Direction for use: All ages: Smoke every time asthma attacks.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Abaguin; Julia (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 1 Motiong; ) & (b) Aguilar; Teresita (Samar; Catbalogan; Brgy. Mercedes; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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