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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Homalanthus (Engl.)
Local name: Hambalanti (Bis.)
Indication: Insect bites (fire ants, the sting from bees, and hornets)
Plant part used: Stem
Method of Preparation: Scrape enough amount of stem.
Direction for use: Apply the scraped stem on the bitten area. Use a small piece of cloth to wrap and hold it in place.
Additional information:
Informant: Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 28/06/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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