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Common name:
Local name: Alambihod (Bis.)
Indication: Ugahip (herpes)
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get 5 young leaves and squash it to release its juices/extract.
Direction for use: Apply the poultice; Smear or coat on the affected area to reduce pain..
Additional information:
Informant: Vicente Bolongon Macalisang (healer)
Place gathered: Purok Spythaphyllum, Barangay San Antonio, Siquijor
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 22/11/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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