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Family Moraceae mulberries
Common name: Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English)
Local name: Nangka
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Burn leaves. Add oil and asupre and rub on the infected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: Rub as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Encallado; Gregorio (Quezon; Sampaloc; Brgy. San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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