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Family Amaryllidaceae
Common name: Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English)
Local name: Bawang
Indication: reddening of scalp on head (following falling of hair)
Plant part used: bulb
Method of Preparation: Pound the bulb and wrap in a gauge dampen with water. Apply on the scalp and leave it for overnight or until bath. Repeat as necessary.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Beato; Erlina (Catanduanes; Bato; Telis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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