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Donax canniformis(G. Forst.) K. Schum. Print

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Family Marantaceae arrowroot; prayer-plant
Common name: Bamban (Filipino); Banban (Tag.;Bik.;Bis.;Bag.;Ibn.)
Local name: Banban
Indication: eye trouble
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze 2 to 3 pieces of leaves and drop juice into the eye.
Direction for use: Do it every evening for 7 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sabido; Trining (Quezon; ; ; Bo. Gulang-Gulang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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