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Family Commelinaceae Spiderwort Family
Common name: Alikbangon (Filipino); Benghal dayflower; Jio (English)
Local name: Kohasi
Indication: fresh wounds
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Pound about 5 stems. Apply as poultice on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paco; Claudio (Batanes; Uyugan; Brgy. Imnajbu; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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