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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Saungga
Indication: athlete's foot
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of flowers and apply as poultice on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Muhajili; Amrad (Sulu; Jolo; Asturias St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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