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Combretum indicum(L.) DeFilipps Print

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Family Combretaceae combretums
Common name: Niyog-niyogan (Filipino); Burma creeper (English)
Local name: Bunoy (R. Bis.) or Q. indica
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/4 glass of decoction once a day.
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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