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Melanolepis multiglandulosa(Reinw. ex Blume) Rchb. f. & Zoll. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Alim (Filipino); Alum (Bikol)
Local name: Alum
Indication: hernia
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 7 leaves of alum and sprinkle salt on each surface. Wrap in banana leaf and broil. Apply as poultice on the lower abdomen.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply once before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abla; Corazon (Sorsogon; Magsaysay; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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