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Family Commelinaceae Spiderwort Family
Common name: Bangka-bangkaan (Filipino); Boatlily; Oyster plant (English)
Local name: Aksibal
Indication: bruises
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves. Squeeze out juice. Rub juice on bruises.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dumecdec; Rosing (Pampanga; Angeles City; Salapumangan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pampanga

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