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Family Boraginaceae
Common name: Erysipela plant (English), Trompang elepante (Filipino)
Local name: Bulaklak mangyang (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Stomach ache
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get enough quantity of leaves and then crush by hands.
Direction for use: Massage the poultice to the abdomen.
Additional information:
Informant: FGD
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 22/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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