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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Komprey (Filipino); Comfrey (English)
Local name: Comfrey
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/4 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jacob; Antonio (Nueva Ecija; Mu?_?oz; Libis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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