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Family Lamiaceae
Common name: Beechwood (Engl.)
Local name: Gmelina (Bis.)
Indication: Arthritis
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 3 young leaves and heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.
Direction for use: Place the heated leaves on the knee every morning.
Additional information:
Informant: William Ongue Bolongon (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cangmatnog, Purok Fortune
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 28/02/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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