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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English)
Local name: Jackfruit
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: leaves (yellowed)
Method of Preparation: Burn leaves into ashes and mix with coconut oil. Apply as poultice on scabies.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pinto; Purfiria (Maguindanao; Cotabato; Tenoryo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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