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(a) Not provided (b) Artemisia vulgarisL. Print

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Family (a) Not provided (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: (a) Antamisa (Ilongo) mix with (b) hierba sta. Maria
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush 5 leaves. Mix with coconut oil. Heat; then apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jaravilla; Mercedes (Zamboanga; Siocon; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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