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Hemigraphis alternata (Burm.f) T. Anders Print

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Family Acanthaceae
Common name: dahon-pula, dahong piula (Tag.); metal leaf, red flame ivy, purple waffle plant (Eng.)
Local name: dosepila
Indication: For kulebra
Plant part used: leaf
Method of Preparation: Heat plant material over fire.
Direction for use: Apply on affected part.
Additional information: Condition is manifested by inflamed itches and small wounds.
Informant: Bormate R, FGD2, FGD3
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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