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Carmona retusa(Vahl) Masam. Print

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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Tsaang-gubat (Filipino); Scorpionbush (English)
Local name: Santing
Indication: scurvy
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chop leaves and squeeze to collect juice. Mix juice with one glass of water. Use infusion as gargle.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Juma; Habir (Tawi-tawi; Batu-Batu; Ridjiki; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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