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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kamantigue
Indication: contraceptive
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gutierrez; Alejandro (Quezon; Baler; Bgry. Buhangin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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