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Tinospora crispa Print

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Family Menispermaceae
Common name: Makabuhay (Tag.); panauan (Tag.); gulancha tinospora (Engl.)
Local name: Panyawan (Bis.)
Indication: Arthritis; diabetic; stomachache
Plant part used: Vine
Method of Preparation: Cut the vine and wash it. Expose the vine into the sun to make it dry. Chop the vine into small pieces. Soak in the efficascent oil or alcohol.
Direction for use: Pour sufficient or little amount on hands by gentle massage on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Felinor Quezon Magpiong (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao, Purok Calabyawan
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 11/03/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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