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Rourea minor (Gaertn.) Alston Print

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Family Connaraceae
Common name: Kamagsa (Filipino); Palo santo (Sp.)
Local name: Palo-santo
Indication: tonic for mothers who have just given birth
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Chop bark to produce a handful. Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day after meals.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Eugenio; Juan (Nueva Ecija; Guimba; ; Bo. Kabaruan; )
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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