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Family Solanaceae
Common name: Eggplant (English), Talong (Filipino)
Local name: Talog (Tagakaulo), Talong (Bisaya, Tagalog)
Indication: For swell, hubag (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice-Pound the leaves then squeeze to extract the juice.
Direction for use: Apply directly the poultice to the affected part then cover it with clean cloth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ingad Bandala-Mamulongay (Tagakaulo) - traditional healer
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 15/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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