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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Sarangka
Indication: cleaning of blood after delivery.
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 8-10 roots in 5 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fernando; Anita (Maguindanao; Cotabato City; Malagapas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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