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Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume Print

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Family Orchidaceae
Common name: Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Local name: Lukod-lukod or Tawa-tawa (Vis.)
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Squeeze stem to produce juice. Wipe juice into the eye.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply juice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Recamara; Candida Q. (Zamboanga; Dapitan City; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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