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Astilbe philippinensis

Astilbe philippinensis L.Henry


Family Saxifragaceae
Local Name Kawan
Habit Herb
Special Notes Together with tobacco, they make a good offering to the spirits
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: leaves and roots are a good cure for stomachaches and dysentery when decocted;
Collected from Tukucan, Tinoc, Ifugao, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) O. Apostol, Severino Balangcod, Teodora D. Balangcod, E. Belmonte, Brenilyn S. Siadto, B. Soriano
Identification Verified By Blas F. Hernaez-(n/a)-(Astilbe philippinensis Henry)-(n/a)

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