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Family Apiaceae
Common name: Takip-kohol (Filipino); Indian hydrocotyle; Spadeleaf (English)
Local name: Yahong-yahong
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: One glass 3 a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) dela Torre; Rosalinda (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. San Antonio) (b) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; ) (c ) Barafia; Felicitas (Sultan Kudarat; Isulan; Poblacion; ) (d) Bansil; Herminia (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Damawate) (e) Abella; Rolando (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Mayo) (f) Mangadatu; Zoraida (Sultan Kudarat; Mariano Marcos; ; Bo. Lilit) (g) Ramillo; Julieta (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. Apilaldo) & (h) Francisco; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Esperanza; Brgy. Kamasi; )
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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