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Opuntia cochenillifera(L.) P. Mill. Print

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Family Cactaceae cactus
Common name: Dilang-baka (Filipino); Nopal de cochinilla (Spanish)
Local name: Dilang-baka
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves to extract juice. Mix juice with oil and apply on the wound.
Direction for use: All ages: Smear on the boil regularly.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vidal; Alberto (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Pakiing; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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