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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Sarga
Indication: skin allergy
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Chop a handful of roots. Squeeze out the juice and rub on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Two times a day morning and afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paneta; Pasienen (Lanao del Sur; Buntong; Gada Budi Puso; )
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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