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Family Nyctaginaceae four o'clocks; nyctaginaces
Common name: Alas cuatro (Filipino); Four o' clock; Marvel-of-Peru (English) (English)
Local name: Tallang
Indication: ear discharge
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound roots and squeeze to collect juice. Drop juice directly on the affected ear.
Direction for use: All ages: Drop juice once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tarrebbul; Nandong (Sulu; Jolo; Martiriz St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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