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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbati (Ceb.)
Indication: reduces local swelling
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: change poultice everyday and apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Hagingan; Agrifina (Agusan del Norte; Cabadbaran; Maguinda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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