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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Hilbas
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 1 cup of water till 1/4 cup remain. Use decoction to massage the forehead.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pambuena; Genoveva (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Suarez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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