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Muehlenbekia platyclados Print

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Family Polygonaceae
Common name: Cocoloba (Engl.)
Local name: Himag nga gamay (Bis.)
Indication: Bruises; swellings; muscle pain
Plant part used: Stem and leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Grind the stem and leaves.
Direction for use: Apply the poultice on the affected area.
Additional information: The shrub grows to a height of 1-3 meters and is heavily branched.
Informant: Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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