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Family Acanthaceae acanthaces
Common name: Sapin-sapin (Filipino); Browne's blechum (English)
Local name: Sapin-sapin
Indication: stops bleeding of wounds
Plant part used: stems and leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough stems with leaves and apply as poultice on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Palma; Palerma (Pampanga; Bacolor; Sta. Inez; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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