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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English)
Local name: Nangka
Indication: skin allergy
Plant part used: dried leaves
Method of Preparation: Burn 3-5 dry leaves and collect ash. Mix ash with coconut oil and apply on the skin.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply morning and afternoon after cleaning the allergy.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pardito; Pedro (Quezon; General Luna; Brgy. San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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