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Astilbe philippinensis L.Henry
Saxifragaceae

Astilbe philippinensis L.Henry [Verified]

Saxifragaceae

Local names Kawan
Habit Herb
Locality Tukucan, Tinoc, Ifugao, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Collected by O. Apostol, Severino Balangcod, Teodora D. Balangcod, E. Belmonte, Brenilyn S. Siadto, B. Soriano
Ethnobotanical uses MEDICINAL: leaves and roots are a good cure for stomachaches and dysentery when decocted;
Verified by "Astilbe philippinensis Henry" - Blas F. Hernaez
Notes Together with tobacco, they make a good offering to the spirits
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