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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Balimbing (Filipino); Carambola (English)
Local name: Balimbing
Indication: to ease delivery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and use as poultice on the abdomen.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Magno; Simeon (Quezon; San Francisco; ; Brgy. Ibabang Tayuman; ) & (b) Perera; Semon (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Ibabang Yuni; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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