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Family Parmeliaceae
Common name: Lumot (Filipino)
Local name: Lumut
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Cut whole seaweeds into pieces and boil in 2 glasses of water. Add a little sugar and drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 2x a day. Adolescent: 1/2 glass 2x a day. Child: 1 tsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pontillas; Vito (Masbate; Placer; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Masbate

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