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Abelmoschus esculentus(L.) Moench Print

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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Okra (Filipino); Ladies finger (English)
Local name: Okra
Indication: peptic ulcer
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Soak fruit in hot water and eat.
Direction for use: All ages: Eat as many as one can.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dinsay; Jose (Zamboanga del Sur; Olutangga; Brgy. Sagasa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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