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Family Clusiaceae
Common name: Mangostan (Filipino); Mangosteen (English)
Local name: Manguis
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: pericarp
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of pericarp in 4 glasses of water to produce 3 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adult/ Adolescent: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saoragal; Julrama (Tawi-tawi; Sibutu; Bangay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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