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Thespesia populnea(L.) Sol. ex Corr_a Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Banago (Filipino); Portia tree; Seaside mahoe (English)
Local name: Banag (Ilk.)
Indication: cold
Plant part used: fresh roots
Method of Preparation: Chop roots to produce a handful. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glassful decoction.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 3x a day. Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glass of decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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