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Family Balsaminaceae touch-me-nots
Common name: Kamantigue (Filipino); Touch-me-not balsam; Spotted snapweed (English)
Local name: Kalamantigue
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves to produce juice. Rub juice on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Quilicot; Jesus (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Bituag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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