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Family Boraginaceae borage; bourraches
Common name: Komprey (Filipino); Comfrey (English)
Local name: Comfrey or alcompre
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; ) (b) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; ) & (c ) Logrono; Nicanor (Bohol; Inabanga; Nabuod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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