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Family Amaryllidaceae
Common name: Bawang (Filipino); Garlic; Cultivated garlic (English)
Local name: Bawang
Indication: tonsilitis
Plant part used: bulb
Method of Preparation: Peel 8-10 cloves and place in 1/2 glass of water overnight. Use infusion as mouthwash.
Direction for use: All ages: Gargle the 'garlic juice' in the morning for 5-7 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Oriento; Solomon (Catanduanes; Baras; Quezon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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