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Family Balsaminaceae
Common name: Balsam (English), Kamantigi (Filipino)
Local name: Sarangka (Tagabawa), Kamantigi (Tagalog) , Salonga (Bisaya)
Indication: For easy delivery, para dali manganak ang inahan
Plant part used: Seeds
Method of Preparation: Infusion- Prepare 1 glass of hot water, add or soak 1 handful of sarangka seeds.
Direction for use: Drink 1 glass of the soaked seeds before delivery.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Minda Puro "Nanay Omen"-(mabalian)
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Sta. Cruz, Barangay Sibulan, Sitio Tudaya
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2013-02--07
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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