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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Pasau-na-bilog; Pasau-na-haba (Filipino); Jute; Nalta jute (English); Saluyot (Iloko)
Local name: Saluyot
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Fry a handful of seeds. Pulverize. Pour in a glass of water. Stir and drink.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass once only. Adult: Drink 1 glass once only.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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