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1 Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. 2 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Print

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Family 1 Bromeliaceae 2 Moraceae
Common name: 1 Pineapple (English), Native Pinya Filipino) 2 Jackfruit (English), Langka (Filipino)
Local name: 1 Tungyab (Tagabawa), Pinya (Tagalog, Bisaya) 2 Baddak (Tagabawa), Langka (Tagalog, Bisaya)
Indication: For migraine
Plant part used: Both Young leaves and Mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion-Boil 3 young leaves of Tungyab and 3 mature leaves of Baddak in 5 glasses of water, wait until 3 glasses are left.
Direction for use: Drink the infusion 3 x a day before meals until the pain subsides.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with the members of Lucatong-Biangan Bagobo Association : Remedios Kabaling, Gloria Sandangan, Juanita de Dios Imban, Gabriel Tampulong, Elinita Karan
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Brgy. Biangan, Sitio Lucatong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 19/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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