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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katsubong
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves & roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves and roots in 4 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dormido; Celerina (South Cotabato; Surallah; Centralla; ) & (b) Dagulgol; Rosita (South Cotabato; Surallah; Poblacion; )
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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