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Centella asiatica(L.) Urb. Print

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Family Apiaceae
Common name: Takip-kohol (Filipino); Indian hydrocotyle; Spadeleaf (English)
Local name: Yahong-yahong
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Pound a whole plant and apply as poultice on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; ) (b) Tafgar; Geromina (Negros Occidental; Padilla; Moises; ) (c ) Napalinga; Apolonia (Negros Occidental; Hinigaran; Namunga; ) (d) Legazon; Lazaro (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; ; ) & (e) Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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