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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbate (K. Bis.)
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply leaves as poultice on boils.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ayson; Alberto (Antique; Anini-y; San Roque; ) & (b) Varon; Alita (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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