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Ipomoea alba L.
Identified By: C.Imada, 1994,
Location: Polynesia; USA; Hawaiian Islands; Kauai; Waimea, private garden
Collector(s): E.J.Funk (Coll.#: 920034) Date: 13.iv.1992
Remarks: Leaves and flowers are pulverized. The pulp is strained to collect the juice which is mixed with tiger balm. The mixture is used for massage. It is also an ingredient in many compounds.
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