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Carmona retusa(Vahl) Masam. Print

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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Tsaang-gubat (Filipino); Scorpionbush (English)
Local name: Mara-mara
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: fresh or dried leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water. Drink.
Direction for use: Adolescent and Adults: 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lupango; Pablito (Masbate; Milagros; Calasasuchi; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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