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Combretum indicum(L.) DeFilipps Print

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Family Combretaceae combretums
Common name: Niyog-niyogan (Filipino); Burma creeper (English)
Local name: Suway-bagio
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: flowers
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of flowers in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Velasco; Juan (Surigao del Norte; Sison; Brgy. Mabuhay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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