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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Suranga
Indication: swollen toes due to hanging nails
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Pound flower and apply as poultice on the affected toes.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: delos Reyes; Lilia (Masbate; Milagros; Town Proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Mindoro

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