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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English)
Local name: Libas
Indication: chicken pox
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Extract juice. Mix with coconut oil. Rub to the skin
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Arrabis; Isabelo (Cebu; ; ; ) & (b) Corbunquillo; Juana (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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