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Family Rubiaceae
Common name: Bangkal (Filipino)
Local name: Bangkal
Indication: abscesses
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Apply as warm poultice. Use cloth to hold the poultice firmly.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ocaya; Dolores (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Calwit; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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