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Cinnamomum tamala(Buch.-Ham.) T. Nees & Eberm. Print

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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Kalingag (Filipino); Indian bark (English)
Local name: Kalingag
Indication: headache
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and place in a piece of cloth. Add a piece of calamansi and apply as poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pagkaliwagan; Simeon (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Ano; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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