Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

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: earache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and wash. Put on a piece of cloth and squeeze to extract juice. Drop juice in the affected ear.
Direction for use: Children: 1 to 2 drops as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: 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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