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Lepisanthes rubiginosa (Roxb.) Leenh. Print

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Family Sapindaceae
Common name: Kalayo (Filipino)
Local name: Buli-buli
Indication: recovery after child birth
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in enough water to produce decoction. Use decoction for bathing.
Direction for use: Mother: Take a bath after 21 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; ) & (b) Sibonga; Welhilminda (Siquijor; Bamban; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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