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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Avocado
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass every meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Melitante; Rosita (Leyte; Palo; Brgy. Naga-Naga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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