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Macaranga tanarius(L.) Mll. Arg. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Binunga (Filipino); Parasol leaf tree (English)
Local name: Samak (Ilk.)
Indication: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil the bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ablug; Anita (Cagayan; Aparri; Brgy. San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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