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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kalatsutsi (Filipino); Temple flower; Frangipani; Templetree (English)
Local name: Sampaka
Indication: eczema
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and mix with coconut oil. Store for one week before using.
Direction for use: All ages: Rub on the affected part(s) of the body for one week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aqui; Inda (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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