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Family Acanthaceae
Common name: Kapanitulot (Tag.); gandarusa (Engl.)
Local name: Handalusa (Bis.)
Indication: Sprain
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and then heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.
Direction for use: Massage first and apply the heated leaves on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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