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Memecylon ovatum Smith Print

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Family Not provided
Common name: Bayan (Filipino); Gisian (Tag.)
Local name: Malatongaw
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew enough leaves and apply as poultice on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: After taking a bath.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Surotan; Rareika (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) & (b) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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