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Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil. Print

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Family Rubiaceae
Common name: Mambog (Filipino)
Local name: Mambog (Ilk.)
Indication: goiter
Plant part used: roots/ vine
Method of Preparation: Scrape 1 inch long roots and vine. Add 1 tsp. of coconut oil. Heat over charcoal. Plaster to the neck.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vintar; Razon (Ilocos Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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