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Family Boraginaceae
Common name: Indian heliotrope (English), Trompang elepante (Filipino)
Local name: Elepante (Tagakaulo), Trompang elepante (Tagalog)
Indication: For pregnancy relapse, bughat
Plant part used: Whole plant including the roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Boil the whole plant in 1/2 glass of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction until the affliction is gone.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Victoria Ampan-Mananamok (Tagakaulo)- traditional birth attendant and mamolongay- (general practitioner)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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