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Family Aspleniaceae spleenworts
Common name: Pakpak-lawin (Filipino); Bird's nest fern; Hawai'i birdnest fern (English)
Local name: Pakpak-lawin
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 leaves in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of water lily. glass daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ronquillo; Josefa (Pampanga; San Fernando; Lourdes; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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