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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Granada (Filipino); Pomegranate (English)
Local name: Granada
Indication: infected wounds
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Get roots 1.5 inches in diameter and 4 inches long. Pound and boil in small amount of water. Decoction is used to clean the wounds and the roots are used as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
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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