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Family Flagellariaceae
Common name: False rattan (English), Baling-uai (Filipino)
Local name: Inwag (Hanunuo Mangyan) , Huwag (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: Colds
Plant part used: Roots
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Get enough size of the roots and boil.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction as often as desired until symptoms resolve.
Additional information: Vine, Fruit and Flower: (+) green, used in securing posts in making houses, Can be seen in the forest.
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: 2013-01-10
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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