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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Bulak-damo (Filipino); Wild ipecacuanha; Bloodflower; Hierba de la cucaracha; Scarlet milkweed
Local name: Nio
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush the leaves. Add coconut oil and heat over flame. Apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lareza; Bernabe (Sorsogon; Magsaysay; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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