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Corchorus capsularisL.; Corchorus olitoriusL Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Pasau-na-bilog; Pasau-na-haba (Filipino); Jute; Nalta jute (English); Saluyot (Iloko)
Local name: Pasaw
Indication: breasts' cyst
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice leaves to the affected parts.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Almero; Juanito (Aklan; Numancia; Camansi Norte; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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