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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: Elepanti
Indication: sore throat
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce decoction gargle the cooled decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Gargle as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Garcia; Felizer (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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