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Macaranga tanarius (L.) Muell.-Arg Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Binunga (Filipino), Bilunga (Filipino), Elephant's ear (English)
Local name: Binunga (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: To stop the wound bleeding.
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get enough leaves and pound or chew.
Direction for use: Patch or apply the poultice on the affected part.
Additional information: Tree around 12 ft., Fruit: (+) small, fruits are eaten by birds.
Informant: Ausan Diado, Anding Bago
Place gathered: Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-09
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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