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Family Annonaceae custard apples
Common name: Guyabano (Filipino); Soursop (English)
Local name: Carnava
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3 to 4 leaves and grease with coconut oil and apply as poultice on the abdomen.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Manding; Antonio R. (Bohol; Baclayon; Poblacion; ) (b) Macabodbod; Conrada (Bohol; Bilar; Zamora; ) & (c ) Aniola; Anunsacion (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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