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Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume Print

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Family Orchidaceae
Common name: Tawa-tawa (Filipino)
Local name: Tawa-tawa
Indication: dog bite
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Get the latex and apply on the bitten area.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Gamiao; Marcelo (Cagayan; Claveria; Brgy. Luzon; ) & (b) Paclibon; Leona (Cagayan; Mira; Sanchez; Centro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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