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Family Oxalidaceae oxalis
Common name: Kamias (Filipino); Bilimbi (English)
Local name: Camias
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) Pinote; Patrocinio (Leyte; Baybay; Brgy. Sangi; ) & (b) Quiapo; Segunda (Leyte; Ormoc City; Brgy. Uwak; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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