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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katsubong
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Make cigarettes out of dried flowers. Smoke.
Direction for use: Adults: Smoke 2-3 cigarettes every time asthma attacks.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Blancaflor; Precilla (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy Zone V; ) & (b) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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