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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kamantigue
Indication: swellings inflammations
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almodovar; Salvacion (Catanduanes; San Andres; Rizal; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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