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Parameria laevigata (Juss.) Moldenke Print

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Family Apocynaceae
Common name: Tagulauai (Filipino); Dugtong-ahas (Tagalog)
Local name: Lupit
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Scrape the roots and apply as fillers on affected tooth/teeth.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Yongod; Julian (Siquijor; Larena; Basac; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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