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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbati
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Apply as poultice on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sibonga; Welhilminda (Siquijor; Bamban; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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