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(a) Cinnamomum tamala(Buch.-Ham.) T. Nees & Eberm. (b) Mimosa pudicaL. Print

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Family (a) Lauraceae laurels (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Kalingag (Filipino); Indian bark (English) (b) Makahiya (Filipino); Touch-me-not; Shameplant (English)
Local name: (a) Kaningag with (b) harupay
Indication: baldness
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Mix equal proportion of roots in coconut oil for 3 days. Massage the scalp daily with the oil.
Direction for use: All ages: Massage daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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