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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kamantigue
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and mix with coconut oil and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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