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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katyobong
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: flowers; roots; bark
Method of Preparation: Dry flowers; roots and bark. Pound and roll into cigarette. Smoke.
Direction for use: Adult: Smoke one stick 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Geraldoso; Candido (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Arboladura; Petronilo (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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