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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Pandakaki (Filipino)
Local name: Alibutbot (K. Bis)
Indication: bath after childbirth
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of leaves in plenty of water. Use decoction for bath.
Direction for use: Mothers: take a bath once a day for 9 days after childbirth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guardo; Beatriz (Antique; Baybay Sebaste; Zaldivar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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