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Family Crassulaceae
Common name: Kataka-taka (Tag.); handalika (Bis.); abisrana(Tag.); hambilika (Bis.); sprout-leaf plant (Engl.)
Local name: Handilika (Bis.)
Indication: Wounds; sores; bruises; boils; insect bites
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves and smash it.
Direction for use: Apply the smashed leaves on the affected area.
Additional information: The plant is well known as an agent for healing wounds and sores.
Informant: Emiliano Tinae Apiag (healer); Noel Cordova Torremocha (healer); William Ongue Bolongon (healer); Bienvinido Go-oc Ponce (healer); Vicente Bolongon Macalisang (healer), Albert C. Bonggos (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 2; Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon, Purok 3; Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cangmatnog, Purok Fortune; Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Gumamela; Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Sphythaphyllum
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 10/12/2014
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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