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Family Moraceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: hawili
Indication: For bughat
Plant part used: leaf (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Heat leaves.
Direction for use: Apply on forehead.
Additional information: Gather the leaves facing east. Bughat is caused by physical or emotional stress after delivery. It is manifested by bleeding, fever, and weakness.
Informant: Mateo L, Same_ano S
Place gathered: Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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