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(a) Annona muricataL. (b) Annona squamosaL. (c ) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Annonaceae custard apples (b) Annonaceae custard apples (c ) Not provided
Common name: (a) Guyabano (Filipino); Soursop (English) (b) Atis (Filipino); Sweet sop; Sugar apple (English) (c) Citrus
Local name: (a) labana mix with (b) atis (c) buongaon
Indication: indigestion
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves each of the plants mentioned in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Melquiades; Delfin (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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