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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Puriket (Filipino); Beggar's ticks; Hairy beggarticks; Common beggarticks; Romerillo; Cobbler's pegs; Fisi`uli; Spanish needles (English)
Local name: Dagum-dagum (Ceb.)
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Wrap in a piece of clean cloth and squeeze. Drop juice on the affected eye.
Direction for use: Adults: One drop as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villafranca; Vicenta (Misamis Oriental; Kinoguitan; Brgy. San Juan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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