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Elephantopus mollisKunth Print

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Family Asteraceae sunflowers; tournesols
Common name: Malatabako (Filipino); Soft elephantsfoot (English)
Local name: Kaboron
Indication: bleeding wounds
Plant part used: leaf tops
Method of Preparation: Pounded leaves are applied to the wounds to stop bleeding.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kimpeoy; Estigoy (Benguet; Tuba; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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