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Agathis dammara(Lamb.) Rich. Print

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Family Araucariaceae
Common name: Salong (Filipino); Almaciga (Spanish); Dammar pine (English)
Local name: Salung
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: dried latex
Method of Preparation: Put latex in paper with holes and apply as poultice to chest and back.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perez; Teresita (Aklan; Balete; Norton; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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