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Family Commelinaceae Spiderwort Family
Common name: Bangka-bangkaan (Filipino); Boatlily; Oyster plant (English)
Local name: Bangka-bangkaan
Indication: colds and cough
Plant part used: leaves & roots
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves and roots in 3 cups of water to produce 2 cups decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Child: Take 2 tsp. Adolescents/Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
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Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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