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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Balimbing (Filipino); Carambola (English)
Local name: Balimbing
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves; add small amount of vinegar and soak in oil.
Direction for use: Adults & 65 yrs. and above: Massage on painful body parts every evening.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Capilit; Santos (Quezon; Gumaca; Brgy. Buensuciso; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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