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(a) Portulaca oleraceaL. (b) Theobroma cacaoL. Print

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Family (a) Portulacaceae purslane; pourpiers (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Gulasiman (Filipino); Purslane; Little hogweed; Akulikuli-kula; Duckweed; Pursley; Wild portulaca; Garden purslane (English) (b) Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: (a) Galasiman mix with (b) cacao
Indication: boil
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) bark
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and bark (equal proportions) and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Children/Adults: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lacbayen; Juditha (Leyte; Sta. Fe; Brgy. Millara; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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