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Family Annonaceae custard apples
Common name: Atis (Filipino); Sweet sop; Sugar apple (English)
Local name: Atis (Ceb.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3-4 leaves and apply as poultice on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) & (b) 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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