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Citrus X aurantiifolia(Christm.) Swingle (pro. sp.) Print

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Family Rutaceae rues; rutaces
Common name: Dayap (Filipino); Lime; Key lime (English)
Local name: Dayap
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Roast young fruit then cut. Squeeze to extract juice and drop on the bitten part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ritual; Angel (Quezon; Aurora; San Luis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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