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Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. Print

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Family Lythraceae
Common name: Hikau-hikauan (Filipino)
Local name: Cabra-cabra
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Use warm decoction as gargle.
Direction for use: Children: Gargle every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Opena; Ernesta (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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