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Family Calophyllaceae
Common name: Bitaog (Filipino); Sweet-scented calophyllum; Mastwood; Alexandrian laurel (English)
Local name: Bituon
Indication: indigestion
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Cut 3-4 fruits into halves. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ulaman; Lindok (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) (b) Jaman; Alim (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) & (c ) Constanga; Francisco (Maguindanao; Parang; Notre Dame; Town Site; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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