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(a) Operculina turpethum(L.) Silva Manso (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Convolvulaceae morningglories; gloires du matin; morning-glories (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Bangbangaw (Filipino); Indian jalap; St. Thomas lidpod (English); Burakan (S.L.Bis) (b) Tiparak
Local name: (a) Burakan mix with (b) tiparak (Subanon)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: (a) bark (b) bark
Method of Preparation: Grind bark into powder and apply directly on the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Duyanan; Pedro (Zamboanga; Bigong Dumalinaw; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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