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Family Xanthorrhoeaceae/asphodelaceae
Common name: Indian aloe (Engl.); sabila; sabila-pinya; aloe; dilang- boaia; dilang-halo; aloes
Local name: Alo Bera (Bis.)
Indication: Falling of hair
Plant part used: Leaf pulp
Method of Preparation: Get an adequate amount of juice.
Direction for use: Rub the scalp with the juicy part to promotes growth of hair.
Additional information: The spiny-toothed leaves are very succulent or juicy.
Informant: Bienvinido Go-oc Ponce (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Gumamela
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 28/03/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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