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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: Espera ultima or helba maria
Indication: earache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves and drop juice to the aching ear.
Direction for use: All ages: Drop juice once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Pagud; Efipania (Bohol; Tapon; Sitio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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