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Corchorus capsularisL.; Corchorus olitoriusL Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Pasau-na-bilog; Pasau-na-haba (Filipino); Jute; Nalta jute (English); Saluyot (Iloko)
Local name: Pasaw (Il. Bis.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice enough leaves to cover the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Poultice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pambo; Serapio (Iloilo; Cabatuan; Tabukan; ) & (b) Gulmatico; Benjamin (Iloilo; Leganes; Brgy. Guinobatan
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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