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(a) Mangifera indicaL. (b) Chrysophyllum cainitoL. Print

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Family (a) Anacardiaceae cashews (b) Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: (a) Mangga (Filipino); Mango (English) (b) Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: (a) Mango (Indian mango var.) mix with (b) caimito
Indication: liver and gall bladder ailments
Plant part used: leaves for each
Method of Preparation: Chop roots and leaves of equal proportion to produce a handful. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sanchez; Ernesto (Nueva Ecija; San Jose City; EscobarSt.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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