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Common name:
Local name: Siapo (Bis.)
Indication: Insect bites (fire ants, the sting from bees, and hornets)
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 5 young leaves and smash it.
Direction for use: Apply the smashed leaves on the affected area. Use a small piece of cloth to wrap and hold it in place.
Additional information:
Informant: Vicente Bolongon Macalisang (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Spythaphyllum
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 12/07/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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