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Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L.Rob. Print

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Family Asteraceae
Common name: Heartleaf hempvine (English)
Local name: Barukayaw (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Diarrhea
Plant part used: Young leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get 10 young leaves and crush by hand.
Direction for use: Apply the poultice directly on the abdomen and secure with a binder.
Additional information: Vine. Flowers bloom during rainy season, bunch of white flowers. Can be seen anywhere.
Informant: Willy Takingani
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 06/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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