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Family Annonaceae
Common name: Hilagak (Filipino); Susong-kalabaw (Tagalog)
Local name: Alupa (Ilk.)
Indication: inflammation of any part of the body
Plant part used: mixed with other plants
Method of Preparation: Cut roots of all plant (1/2 by 1/2 inch) and soak them in a 'cuatro cantos' bottle of gin with coconut oil. Longer period of soaking gives better results.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 2 tbsp. mixture 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baras; Leonilo (Kalinga Apayao; Pinukpuk; Catabbogan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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