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Family Phyllanthaceae
Common name: Red coffee-bush (Engl.); iron range breynia (Engl.)
Local name: Tulog-tulog pula (Bis.)
Indication: Eczema
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and burn the leaves until these turn to ashes.
Direction for use: Smear or coat the ashes on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Felinor Quezon Magpiong (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao, Purok Calabyawan
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 03/07/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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