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Family Acanthaceae
Common name: kapinitulot, paritulot (Tag.); malabulak (Tag., Tagb.); bugnan (Tagb.) bunlaw (Bis.); hi-ig (If.); handal-usa (C. Bis.); holingbangon (Sul.); kadpaayan (Ilk.); padil (Ting.)
Local name: panhauli
Indication: For bughat
Plant part used: leaf
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant material.
Direction for use: Use decoction for bath.
Additional information: Bughat is caused by physical or emotional stress after child delivery. It is maifested by bleeding, fever, and weakness.
Informant: FGD2
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Llorente, Barangay Burak, Suribao Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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