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Family Asparagaceae
Common name: Tungkod-pare (Filipino); Tigplant (English); Baston de San Jose (Spanish)
Local name: Kilala
Indication: ear discharge
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and collect juice. Dip cotton with the juice and insert into the aching ear after taking a bath.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Esparis; Youra (Masbate; Malinta; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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