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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Solonga (Il Bis.)
Indication: inflammation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves and apply as poultice on the inflamed part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Precia; Margarita (Iloilo; Sta. Barbara; Inangayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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