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(a) Annona muricataL. (b) Piper betleL. (c ) Basella albaL. Print

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Family (a) Annonaceae custard apples (b) Piperaceae peppers (c ) Basellaceae
Common name: (a) Guyabano (Filipino); Soursop (English) (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English) (c) Alugbati (Filipino); Malabar nighshade; Ceylon spinach (English)
Local name: (a) Guayabano mix w/ (b) Buyo (c) Alibagta
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil equal proportion of roots plus 5 leaves of alibagta in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass every 4 hrs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tucay; Maximo (Camarines Sur; Pili; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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