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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Tinta-tinta (Filipino); False daisy (English)
Local name: Tinta-tinta
Indication: eczema
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of flowers and apply as poultice to the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jetolo; Florencia (Sorsogon; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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