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Family Clusiaceae
Common name: Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English)
Local name: Mangostan (Ceb.)
Indication: athlete's foot
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil dry or fresh leaves in 10 glasses of water. Use decoction for washing the affected feet.
Direction for use: All ages: Wash the affected feet with the decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tagaro; Pedro (Camiguin; Mambajao; Brgy. Lakas; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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