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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katsubong (Ceb.)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: flowers or leaves
Method of Preparation: Smoke flowers or leaves like cigarettes.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Padawan; Doro (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Sellado; Alfredo (Davao; ; ; ) (c ) Redublado; Porferio (Davao; Hagonoy; ; ) & (d) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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