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(a) Diplazium esculentum(Retz.) Sw. (b) Ageratum conyzoidesL. Print

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Family (a) Woodsiaceae cliff ferns (b) Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: (a) Pako (Filipino); Edible fern; Vegetable fern (English) (b) Bulak-manok (Filipino); Goat weed; Tropical whiteweed (English)
Local name: (a) Lukdo mix with (b) Balonguet
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dagulgol; Rosita (South Cotabato; Surallah; Poblacion; ) & (b) Miranda; Jovita (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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