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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katiobong
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves; flowers
Method of Preparation: Make a cigarette out of dried flowers or leaves. Smoke.
Direction for use: Adults: Smoke every time asthma attacks.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Yongod; Julian (Siquijor; Larena; Basac; ) & (b) Laure; Victoria (Siquijor; Maria; Kabalasan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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