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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: Cacao
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Dry 13 pieces of roots (3 inches long) and boil in 4 glasses of water until 3 glasses remain. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Merio; Demetrio (Cagayan; Claveria; Taggat; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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