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Common name: Not provided
Local name: Ati (not the atis fruit) (Tagakaulo)
Indication: For dysentery, magkalibanga na naay dugo
Plant part used: Mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Infusion- Gather a handful of ati leaves; boil in a glass of water; let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Direction for use: Divide the infusion in 3 parts. Continue taking until dysentery is resolved.
Additional information: Ati resembles the bitter gourd plant (ampalaya).
Informant: Tyana Laginan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo and at the same time she is also a Mananamok (Tagakaulo)-traditional birth attendant or midwife.
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Dimuluk, Sitio Kangko
Gathered by / Date gathered: 05/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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