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Family (a) Lauraceae laurels (b) Clusiaceae (c ) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: (a) Abukado (Filipino); Avocado (English) (b) Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English) (c) Bayabas (Filipino); Guava; Abas; Goyavier; Guabang; Kautonga; Kuahpa (English)
Local name: (a) Avocado (b) Manggis (c) Biabas
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves (c) leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves of trees mentioned in 4 glasses of water to produce a decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass 3 x a day. Adolescent: 1/2 glass. Children: 1/8 glass
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mohamad; Itlom (Sulu; Patikul; Kasalamatan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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