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Jasminum sambac(L.) Aiton Print

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Family Oleaceae olives
Common name: Sampaguita (Filipino); Arabian jasmin (English)
Local name: Sampaguita
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Place a handful of flowers in a basin for one night. Use infusion for washing eyes every morning.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Taboso; Juanita (Batanes; Ivana; Brgy. Tuhel; ) & (b) 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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