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Family Xanthorrhoeaceae/asphodelaceae
Common name: Indian aloe (Engl.); sabila (Tag.); sabila-pinya (Tag.); aloe (Engl.); dilang- boaia (Tag.); dilang-halo (Tag.); aloes (Engl.)
Local name: Alo Bera (Bis.)
Indication: Burns and wounds
Plant part used: Leaves and Leaf pulp
Method of Preparation: Get an adequate amount of juice.
Direction for use: Apply the juice on the affected area.
Additional information: The spiny-toothed leaves are very succulent or juicy.
Informant: Gorgonio Lomokso Omoc-oc (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Poinsettia
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 20/11/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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