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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Damong-maria (Filipino); Maidenwort; Common wormwood; Hierba de San Juan; Mugwort; Artemisia (English)
Local name: Herba-aca (Ilk.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Contavi; Charing (Cagayan; Claveria; Brgy. Malaim; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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