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Family Rubiaceae family
Common name: Not provided
Local name: magsumpay
Indication: For skin allergy
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Chop plant materials and sun-dry. Add coconut oil obtained from bugtong (single fruit facing the east, not to be dropped when being harvested).
Direction for use: Apply on affected part.
Additional information: Gather plant materials on a Tuesday or Friday because it is believed to be more potent.
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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