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Family (a) Musaceae banana (b) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: (a) Abaka (Filipino); Manila hemp; Abaca (English) (b) Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: (a) Abaka mix with (b) tangang-tangan
Indication: bleeding wounds
Plant part used: (a) leafsheat (b) bark
Method of Preparation: Mix a handful each of chopped leafsheat and bark. Pound and apply as poultice on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Salimbangon; Cipriano (Lanao del Norte; Tubod; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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