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Family Bromeliaceae
Common name: Pinya (Filipino); Pineapple (English)
Local name: Pia (Span.-Ceb.)
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Slice young fruits into 4 parts.
Direction for use: All ages: Eat 1-2 slices once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Castro; Ceferina (Camiguin; Pob. Mahinog; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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