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(a) Artocarpus heterophyllusLam. (b) Coix lacryma-jobiL. (c ) Cocos nuciferaL. Print

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Family (a) Moraceae mulberries (b) Poaceae grasses; gramines (c ) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Langka (Filipino); Jackfruit (English) (b) Adlai (Filipino); Job's tears (English); Paliyas (P.Bis.) (c) Niyog (Filipino); Coconut; Coconut palm (English); Lubi (C.Bis.)
Local name: (a) Bakayawa mix with (b) paliyas (c) lubi
Indication: diuretic
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) meat
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each plant part mentioned in 2 glasses of water for 5 minutes to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass 2x a day. Children: One-third glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bosaka; Tominaman (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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