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Chrysophyllum cainitoL. Print

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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: Caimito
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil chopped bark in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Advincula; Antonio (Leyte; Tolosa; Poblacion; ) & (b) Acevedo; Josefina (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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