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(a) Smilax bracteata C.Presl (b) Cinnamomum tamala(Buch.-Ham.) T. Nees & Eberm. (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Smilacaceae (b) Lauraceae laurels (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Banag (Filipino); Banagan (Bis.) (b) Kalingag (Filipino); Indian bark (English) (c) Makapala
Local name: (a) Banagan mix with (b) kalingag (c) makapala (Vis.)
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: (a) bark (b) wood (c) wood
Method of Preparation: Chop bark and wood into equal parts to produce a handful of mixture.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glassful of decoction 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jaravilla; Mercedes (Zamboanga; Siocon; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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