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Stachytarpheta jamaicensis(L.) Vahl Print

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Family Verbenaceae verbenas; verbnaces
Common name: Kandikandilaan (Filipino); Devil's coach whip; Light-blue snakeweed (English)
Local name: Kandi-kandilaan
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 9 leaves in just enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Take 2 to 3 tbsp. Once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fortunado; Magdalena (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Pulo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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