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(a) Voacanga globosa (Blanco) Merr. (b) Not provided (c ) Oryza sativaL. Print

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Family (a) Apocynaceae (b) Not provided (c ) Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: (a) Bayag-usa (Filipino) (b) Not provided (c) Bigas (Filipino); Rice grains; Rice (English)
Local name: (a) Tambagisa (Vis.) mix with (b) kanegag (c) rice grains
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: (a) seeds (b) seeds (c) grains
Method of Preparation: Just chew 3 seeds followed by pounded kanegag (2-3 seeds) and rice grains (5 pieces). Mix with mothers milk.
Direction for use: Children: Medicate as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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