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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Abukado (Ceb.)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Labrado; Crispina (Davao; Daval del Sur; 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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