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Family Sapotaceae sapodillas; sapotes
Common name: Kaymito (Filipino); Starapple (English)
Local name: Starapple
Indication: antispasmodic
Plant part used: matured leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction of several leaves in 1 liter of water.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 4 tbsp. decoction once a day. Adults: Drink 1 cup decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Juan; Leonora (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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