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Family Calophyllaceae
Common name: Bitaog (Filipino); Sweet-scented calophyllum; Mastwood; Alexandrian laurel (English)
Local name: Bittaog (Ilk.)
Indication: cataract
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves then mix with water. Filter to get juice.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply juice on to affected eye once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Layugan; Catalina (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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