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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Beggar ticks (English), Spanish needles (English)
Local name: Bilay (Tagakaulo), Tulay (Bisaya)
Indication: For vomiting
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion- Pound the 7 pcs of young leaves then add ash or "abo"(sa tunga sa abuhan magkuha), then add salt. Place it in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the infusion until vomiting is resolved.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Clarita Inantay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Pinalpalan, Sitio Lunao
Gathered by / Date gathered: 12/11/2012
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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