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Family (a) Not provided (b) Lauraceae laurels (c ) Anacardiaceae cashews
Common name: (a) Barbanas (b) Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English) (c) Mangga (Filipino); Mango (English)
Local name: (a) Barbanas mix with (b) abokado (c) mangga
Indication: constipation
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves (equal proportions) and apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply poultice as needed.
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: Leyte

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