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Family Aspleniaceae spleenworts
Common name: Pakpak-lawin (Filipino); Bird's nest fern; Hawai'i birdnest fern (English)
Local name: Adad-pa
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Use decoction to wash the affected area(s) every morning.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Taclobao; Michael (Bontoc; Besao; Brgy. Kin-iway; ) & (b) Kibatay; Felicito (Bontoc; Tadian; Brgy. Sumadel; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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