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Family Pandanaceae
Common name: pandan-mabango (Tag.); dwarf screw-pine, fragrant screw-pine (Engl.)
Local name: ulango
Indication: For boils
Plant part used: root stem
Method of Preparation: Obtain a tender/soft part of the root stem. Scrape it using a spoon.
Direction for use: Apply plant material around eye of boil. Do this once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Basada LC
Place gathered: Samar, Hinabangan, Barangay Bagacay, Taft Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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