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Pittosporum pentandrum(Blanco) Merr. Print

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Family Pittosporaceae pittosporums
Common name: Mamalis (Filipino); Taiwanese cheesewood (English); Laswik
Local name: Laswik
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Cut into small pieces and soak in coconut oil. Massage the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply every morning as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Agpad; Conching (Quezon; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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