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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: Alipante or elepante (Ceb.)
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and apply as poultice on wounds.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ruperos; Leoncia (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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