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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kalamantigi
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of flowers and apply as poultice on the affected part.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Benlot; Melitona (Zamboanga del Sur; Olutanggan; Brgy. Malinao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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