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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Balite/Balete (Filipino); Weeping fig (English)
Local name: Balite
Indication: muscle sprain
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bareto; Ishmael (Quezon; Alabat; Brgy. Gordon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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