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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: Damong maria
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves mix with a little amount of salt. Wrap with banana leaves then heat over fire and poultice on stomach.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jasmin; Florencia (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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