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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English)
Local name: Kalamyas
Indication: smallpox
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 -3 barks in desired amount of water to produce a decoction. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: 1/4 to 1/2 cup 2x a daily before meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ocaya; Dolores (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Calwit; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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