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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 gum infection
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials. Add salt.
Direction for use: Use decoction as mouth wash for twice a day for 5 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pajares J
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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