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Family Annonaceae custard apples
Common name: Atis (Filipino); Sweet sop; Sugar apple (English)
Local name: Atis
Indication: fever
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply 2 -3 fresh leaves directly on the forehead for headache and on the abdomen for loose bowel movement.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villanueva; Conrado (Romblon; Odiongan Island; Odiongan; Brgy. Liwanag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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