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Diplazium esculentum(Retz.) Sw. Print

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Family Woodsiaceae cliff ferns
Common name: Pako (Filipino); Edible fern; Vegetable fern (English)
Local name: Pako-pako
Indication: measles
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Soak roots in a glass of boiled water. Drink.
Direction for use: Adolescent: Drink 1 glass 3x a day. Children: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amin; Jantung (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Mongkay; )
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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