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(a) Graptophyllum pictum(L.) Griff. (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Acanthaceae acanthaces (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Kalpueng (Filipino); Caricature-plant (English) (b) Not provided
Local name: (a) Balasbas mix with (b) karangyang
Indication: headache
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) stem
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves. Scrape stem and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bohol; Pedro (Leyte; Dulag; Brgy. Salvacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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