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Melicope triphylla (Lam.) Merr. Print

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Family Rutaceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: balukas
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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