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Carmona retusa(Vahl) Masam. Print

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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Tsaang-gubat (Filipino); Scorpionbush (English)
Local name: Alangitngit
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/4 glass 3x a day. Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balasi; Melton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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