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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katsubong
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Rolled dried leaves. Smoke like cigar. Let the smoke pass through the nose.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villanueva; Virginia (Aklan; Kalibo; C. Roldan St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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