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Citrus microcarpa Bunge Print

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Family Rutaceae
Common name: kalamansi, aldonisis, kalamondin (Tag.); Chinese orange, calamondin, calamondin orange, kalamansi lime, panama orange, Philippine lime (Engl.); calamonding (P. Bis.); calamunding (Pamp.)
Local name: kidya
Indication: antidote for poisoning
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Express juice from 20-25 pieces of kidya fruit. Add 1/2 glass of coconut oil and 3 spoons of sugar. Mix.
Direction for use: Take mixture by mouth.
Additional information: According to Botorres, if there is no kidya available, one may use vinegar.
Informant: Pahinado M, Botorres I
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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