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Family Commelinaceae Spiderwort Family
Common name: Alikbangon (Filipino); Benghal dayflower; Jio (English)
Local name: Timbangan
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil in water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: One glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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