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Family Lauraceae laurels
Common name: Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English)
Local name: Avocado
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paminano; Lilia (Leyte; Burawen; Brgy. Marbebe; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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