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Family Melastomataceae
Common name:
Local name: Sugnod (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Boil
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough leaves and heat over low fire.
Direction for use: Apply the heated leaves to the boil and secure with bandage. Do not remove until the pus is present.
Additional information:
Informant: FGD
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 22/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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