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Pandanus tectoriusParkinson ex Zucc. Print

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Family Pandanaceae
Common name: Pandan (Filipino); Thatch screwpine; Textile screwpine; Tahitian screwpine; Pandan (English)
Local name: Pandan
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: core or shoot bud
Method of Preparation: Cbruise (Crush/Squeeze?) core and use as poultice on bitten areas.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Forneste; Justino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; ) & (b) Banda; Placido (Quezon; San Francisco; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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