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Ardisia ellipticaThunb. Print

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Family Primulaceae primroses; primev?res
Common name: Tagpo (Filipino); Shoebutton; Shoebutton ardisia; Shoe-button ardisia (English)
Local name: Tagpo na pula
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Drink decoction of leaves.
Direction for use: Children below 6 years old: 2 tbsp.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nepomuceno; Francisco (Aklan; Balete; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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