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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English)
Local name: Dakit
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Cut into pieces. Poultice on the affected parts.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ulama; Lindok (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) (b) Bangadan; Simana (Maguindanao; Sultan Kudarat; Makaquiling; ) & (c ) Jaman; Alim (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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