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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Siva
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Make a cigarette out of dried flowers. Smoke every time asthma attacks.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Reyes; Juana (Batanes; Basco; Brgy. San Joaquin; ) & (b) Carpiz; Nemesio (Batanes; Mahatao; Brgy. Manib; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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