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Pittosporum pentandrum(Blanco) Merr. Print

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Family Pittosporaceae pittosporums
Common name: Mamalis (Filipino); Taiwanese cheesewood (English)
Local name: Mamali
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: One glass once a day preferably before going to bed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Surotan; Rareika (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) & (b) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
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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