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Family Basellaceae
Common name: Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: Alugbati
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice on boils.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gacoma; Salvacion (Iloilo; Guimaras; Buenavista; Supang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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