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Family Compositae
Common name: Gatang-gatang (Filipino); Toothache plant (English)
Local name: Borangita
Indication: fever cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze the leaves to produce juice. Add sugar if desired. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: At least 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mano; Rawatan Datu (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; ; Bo. Kalaboan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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