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Marattia pellucida C. Presl. Print

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Family Marattiaceae
Common name: kalpueng, antolang, moradong-maputi, sarasara, ternate (Tag.), caricature plant (Engl), balasbas (Tag., Bis), balasbas-malomai (Bis.), atai-atai (Sul., C. Bis.), Morada (Span.)
Local name: amamangpang
Indication: For bughat
Plant part used: shoot
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth. Perform uslob using kamangyan (incense).
Additional information: Bughat is caused by physical or emotional stress after child delivery. It is maifested by bleeding, fever, and weakness.
Informant: Lambino M
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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