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Pittosporum pentandrum(Blanco) Merr. Print

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Family Pittosporaceae pittosporums
Common name: Mamalis (Filipino); Taiwanese cheesewood (English)
Local name: Laswik
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak the leaves in hot oil. Massage the affected area.
Direction for use: Adults: Once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pajo; Juanita (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; ) (b) Dulnuan; Fernando (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; ) & (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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