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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Bulak-damo (Filipino); Wild ipecacuanha; Bloodflower; Hierba de la cucaracha; Scarlet milkweed
Local name: Nio
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak in coconut oil. Heat over flame and rub all over the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Repeat every 4 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lareza; Bernabe (Sorsogon; Magsaysay; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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