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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbati
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and poultice around the boil.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abella; Rolando (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Mayo)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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