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Cestrum nocturnumL. Print

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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Dama de noche (Filipino); Night blooming cestrum; Night jessamine; Night cestrum; Night jasmine; Queen of the night; Night flowering jessamine
Local name: Dama de noche (K. Bis.)
Indication: paralysis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves to extract juice. Sponge juice on paralyzed portion of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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