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1 Boehmeria nivea ( L. ) Gaudich. 2 Gossypium?hirsutum?L. 3 Capsicum annuum L. Print

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Family 1 Urticaceae 2 Malvaceae 3 Solanaceae
Common name: 1 China grass (English), Ramie (English), Lipang-aso (Filipino) 2 Cotton (English), Bulak (Filipino) 3 Chile pepper (English), Sili (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Rame (Tagabawa), Andalamay (Bisaya), Lipang-aso (Tagalog) 2 Bukel (Tagabawa), Gapas (Bisaya), Bulak (Tagalog) 3 Katumbal (Bisaya), Sili (Tagalog)
Indication: For "sammor"
Plant part used: Mature Leaves
Method of Preparation: Soaked leaves-Soak 3 pieces of leaves for each plant mentioned in a glass of tap water.
Direction for use: Soak the leaves in a glass of tap water. If the water turns red, then the patient has sammor.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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