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Cordyline fruticosa(L.) A. Chev Print

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Family Asparagaceae
Common name: Tungkod-pare (Filipino); Tigplant (English); Baston de San Jose (Spanish)
Local name: Sainbangon
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound the roots finely and mix w/ coconut oil. Heat over flame and apply as poultice on the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Kasim; Salasiya (Sulu; Jolo; Asturias St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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