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Family Muntingiaceae
Common name: Panama berry (English), Aratiles (Filipino)
Local name: Aratilis (Tau-buid Mangyan)
Indication: Blood streaked stool
Plant part used: Leaves, bark
Method of Preparation: Decoction: Gather sufficient quantity of leaves and bark, then boil in an adequate amount of water.
Direction for use: Drink the decoction twice a day everyday.
Additional information:
Informant: FGD
Place gathered: Sitio Safa, Barangay Sabang, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Abstracted by: Dando LRA, Dando SH
Date abstracted: 22/07/2013
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Tribe Tau-Buid)

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