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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: El-elefante
Indication: post-partum bath
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves in a pail of water and use it for bathing.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Panguinigan; Encamacion (Cagayan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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