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(a) Ardisia sp. (b) Not provided (c) Medinilla sp. Print

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Family (a) Primulaceae (b) Not provided (c) Melastomataceae
Common name:
Local name: (a) Taypong pula (Bis.) with malawmaw (Bis.) and lagikaw (Bis.)
Indication: Pasmo sa kaon (failed to eat on time); pasmo sa kusog (overworked)
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) stem (c) stem
Method of Preparation: Chop 5 pieces of thumb-sized stem of (a) taypong pula, (b) malawmaw, and (c) lagikaw. Boil in 5 glasses of water for 5 minutes.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction three (3) times a day.
Additional information:
Informant: Albert Caliso Banggos (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Spythaphyllum
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 27/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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