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Family Rubiaceae
Common name: Indian mulberry (English), Noni (English), Apatot (Filipino)
Local name: Bangkuro (Tagakaolo), Bankuru (Tagalog), Apatot (Tagalog)
Indication: For fracture, piang
Plant part used: Mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Leaves patch- Collect 7 leaves of bangkuro.
Direction for use: Add some "lana" on the leaves then directly place it on the affected part.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Divina Salipad Monan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 02/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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