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Stachytarpheta jamaicensis(L.) Vahl Print

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Family Verbenaceae verbenas; verbnaces
Common name: Kandikandilaan (Filipino); Devil's coach whip; Light-blue snakeweed (English)
Local name: Balitok-buko
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Soak the roots in a glass of water and drink the infusion.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta) & (b) Marata; Nicolas (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Sampaguita; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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