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Basella albaL.

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Family

Basellaceae

Common name:

Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)

Local name:

Alugbati

Indication:

headache

Plant part used:

leaves

Method of Preparation:

Crush a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on the affected part of the body

Direction for use:

As needed

Additional information:

Not provided

Informant:

Gemao; Mama (Surigao del Norte; Sison; Brgy. Mabuhay; )

Place gathered:

Not provided

Gathered by / Date gathered:

Not provided

Abstracted by:

Not provided

Date abstracted:

Not provided

Province:

Surigao del Norte

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