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Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume Print

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Family Orchidaceae
Common name: Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Local name: Tawa-tawa (Il. Bis.)
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: sap of the stem
Method of Preparation: Apply sap on affected tooth.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duelva; Diomitri (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Supang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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