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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 (Tausog)
Indication: purgative for deworming
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Scrape roots then soak in a glass of water for 30 minutes. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of infusion 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Barra; Dammang (Zamboanga; Kabasalan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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