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Ficus benjamina Print

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Family Moraceae
Common name: Balete tree (Engl.); bemjamin's fig (Engl.)
Local name: Dalakit (Bis.)
Indication: Wounds; swellings
Plant part used: Leaves and fruits
Method of Preparation: Smash the leaves and fruits. Extract the juice from the smashed leaves.
Direction for use: Apply the extract on the affected area twice a day until it heals.
Additional information:
Informant: Felinor Quezon Magpiong (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao, Purok Calabyawan
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 30/04/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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