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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: Pion
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: nuts
Method of Preparation: Dry nuts and powdered it and mix with water and drink or just eat nuts.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink or eat 7 to 10 nuts.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; ) (b) Perez; Tito (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Solieta) & (c ) Relleason; Ester (South Cotabato; Sto. Nino; Lopez Jaena; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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