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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Talumpunay (Filipino); Thorn apple (English)
Local name: Katsubong
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves or flowers
Method of Preparation: Roll dried flowers or leaves into cigarettel.
Direction for use: Adults: Smoke or inhale the smoke as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Valejo; Estrella (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion ; ) & (b) Balerica; Advincula (Capiz; Sur Ivisan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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