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Family Bromeliaceae
Common name: Pinya (Filipino); Pineapple (English)
Local name: Pitukal
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: unripe fruit
Method of Preparation: Chop the fruit into pieces and eat
Direction for use: Adult/Adolescent: Eat as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ulama; Jalil (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Tampakan; )
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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