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Family Muntingiaceae
Common name: Aratiles (Filipino); Strawberrytree (English)
Local name: Seresa
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/4 glass 2x a day. Adult: Drink 1 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Miranda; Lucio (Pangasinan; Lingayen; Brgy. Tonton; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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