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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English)
Local name: Balite
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in enough water to have a decoction. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Forneste; Justino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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