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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Komprey (Filipino); Comfrey (English)
Local name: Comprey
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3-4 leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass per day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pajo; Juanita (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; ) (b) Bumatay; Victoria (Nueva Viscaya; Bagabag; San Pedro; ) & (c ) Patot; Sagumay (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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