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Homalomena sp./ Colocasia esculenta Print

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Family Araceae
Common name:
Local name: Badjang (Bis.)
Indication: Headache
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get a leaf then slice the leaf into two. If a person is a right-handed person use the right side of the leaf. If the patient is left-handed person, use the left side of the leaf. Throw to the sea the other part of the leaf. Slightly heat the half of the leaf.
Direction for use: Apply the heated leaf on the forehead. Cover and put in place with a piece of cloth.
Additional information:
Informant: Emiliano Apiag (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 2
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 28/03/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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