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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kamantigue
Indication: muscle pain
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of flowers. Rub the pounded flowers on affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Legazon; Lazaro (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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