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Andrographis paniculata(Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees Print

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Family Acanthaceae acanthaces
Common name: Sinta (Filipino)
Local name: Milagrosa (Sp.-Ceb.)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots and leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and roots in 2 cups of water to produce 1 cup decoction.
Direction for use: Child: drink 1/8 cup. Adolescent: 1/4 cup decoction. Adult: 1/2 cup 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ruperos; Lorenzo (Agusan del Norte; Santiago; Brgy. Badeng; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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