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Artocarpus heterophyllusLam. Print

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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English)
Local name: Langka
Indication: healing of umbilical cord
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Burn dry leaves into ashes. Apply ashes directly on umbilical cord.
Direction for use: Infants: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Alaon; Ermita (Samar; West; Jiabong; ) & (b) Amos; Paz (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 6 Wright; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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