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(a) Averrhoa bilimbiL. (b) Urena lobata L. Print

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Family (a) Oxalidaceae oxalis (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English) (b) Dalupang (Filipino); Caesarweed; Hibiscus burr (English)
Local name: (a) Iba mixed w/ (b) Daupang
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leavs and boil in plenty of water. Use as sponge to the affected part.
Direction for use: Adult: Everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; )
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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