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Thespesia lampas (Cav.) Dalzell & A. Gibson Print

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Family Malvaceae
Common name: Bulak-bulakan (Filipino)
Local name: Malago (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: Stomach ache and loose stool
Plant part used: Bark
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get a palm size bark and boil in 1 liter of water for 5 mins.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction twice a day, every morning and afternoon.
Additional information: Tasteless
Informant: Ben Bernabe, Aniw Lubag
Place gathered: Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-23
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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