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Family Compositae
Common name: Botobotonisan (Filipino)
Local name: Botengan
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of flowers. Add 2 tsp. of coconut oil. Apply as poultice on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sandico; Rafael (Pangasinan; Dagupan City; Brgy. Tondaligan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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