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Family Asparagaceae
Common name: Maguey (Filipino); Cantala (English)
Local name: Maguey
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Roast 2 leaves and then soak in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink the infusion once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sunaraga; Floresto (Palawan; Aborlan; ; Bo. Tigman)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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