Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Aloe vera(L.) Burm. f. Print

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Family Xanthorrhoeaceae
Common name: Sabila (Filipino); Aloe; Barbados aloe (English)
Local name: Cactus
Indication: prevents baldness
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Remove spines. Split cactus and rub to head. Wash head with soap and water after 4 hours.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: 1/2 of cactus a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pinalgan; Peter (Ifugao; Mayoyao; Chaya; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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